Orthodontic Dental Assistant River Forest IL

Arch Dental; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading orthodontic practice as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to transforming smiles and enhancing patient care. You'll be responsible for preparing dental instruments, assisting with bonding procedures, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. With a commitment to professional development, the practice offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you're passionate about dental care and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)/IRA retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

CE credit reimbursement

Uniform reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general dental experience required.
• Understanding of sterilization protocols and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and orthodontic materials.
• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and assist with bonding procedures.

Skills

Dental experience

Patient care

Infection control

Digital impressions

Orthodontic materials preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification

Tools

Dental instruments

Orthodontic supplies

Job description

At Novick Orthodontics, we create smiles for a lifetime. Dr. Darshana Novick and our team are passionate about delivering care that improves their patients’ oral health and transforms their lives. We are committed to providing a comfortable, welcoming environment, where you’ll feel right at home. We are currently looking for a full-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team! Below is more information about the position:

Benefits for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• Health insurance

• 401(k)/IRA retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Paid vacation days

• Paid holidays

• 1 hour lunch period

• CE credit reimbursement

• Uniform reimbursement

Schedule for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• Monday: 9:30AM-6:00PM

• Tuesday: 11:00AM-7:00PM

• Wednesday: 7:30AM-3:00PM

• Thursday: 9:30AM-6:00PM

• Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM

Responsibilities and Requirements of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• 2+ years of general dental experience required

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies/equipment, and orthodontic materials

• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation

• Take impressions and bite registrations

• Scanning/Digital Impressions

• Prepare teeth for bonding and assist doctor with bonding

• Place and remove separators and fit bands

• Check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment

• Remove, size and place archwires, bands/brackets, and bonding cement

• Record procedures in treatment card

• Responsible for completing Easy Rx lab slips

• Follow the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and local standards

• Understanding of Novick Orthodontics sterilization protocol

• Be available to help clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments

• Educate parents and patients on treatment progress

• Initiate cooperation letters, deband letters, etc. are posted and sent when appropriate

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the doctor