Orthodontic Dental Assistant: Modern Tech and Growth

Cute Smiles 4 Kids; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship and growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Cute Smiles 4 Kids is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, while preparing and sterilizing the treatment room. Documenting records and assisting the orthodontist are core duties in a collaborative clinical environment.

The role emphasizes punctuality, strong communication, and teamwork within a modern practice offering growth opportunities with a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document orthodontic care by charting patient records
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear

Skills

Patient care

Dental radiography

Sterilization

Orthodontic assisting

Team player

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Active dental assistant license/registration

Job description

Cute Smiles 4 Kids is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, while preparing and sterilizing the treatment room. Documenting records and assisting the orthodontist are core duties in a collaborative clinical environment.

The role emphasizes punctuality, strong communication, and teamwork within a modern practice offering growth opportunities with a diverse patient base.