Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Growth

Desort; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive eligibility

Professional development

Continuing education

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Training resources

Job summary

Desort in Norman, OK is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, infection control, and treatment documentation across orthodontic procedures. You will prepare rooms, assist during orthodontic procedures, take impressions and records, sterilize instruments, maintain privacy, and help manage patient flow.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, Dental Assisting program or 1 year experience, current permits and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting program or 1 year of experience.
• Current Dental Assisting Permit.
• CPR certification required.
• X-ray certification required for chairside duties.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• HIPAA and patient privacy knowledge.
• Strong communication and organization.
• Reliable attendance in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms and equipment.
• Take dental impressions, radiographs, and records.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate lab cases.
• Support patient flow and professional patient experience.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting program

1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

X-ray equipment

Job description

Desort in Norman, OK is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, infection control, and treatment documentation across orthodontic procedures. You will prepare rooms, assist during orthodontic procedures, take impressions and records, sterilize instruments, maintain privacy, and help manage patient flow.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, Dental Assisting program or 1 year experience, current permits and