Orthodontics Assistant

OrthoDent; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Safari Dental is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our fast-paced, patient-centered practice. You will support orthodontic procedures, manage patient records, and help educate patients on treatment and oral hygiene to ensure timely, quality care.

The role requires strong organizational skills, efficiency in a busy clinic, and a commitment to infection control and safety protocols. Join our team and contribute to exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of orthodontic chairside assisting.
• Strong patient service mindset and communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients to clinic area in a timely fashion.
• Communicate with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene effectively.
• Charting of patient information in the e-chart.
• Taking records: extra and intra oral pictures & pano and ceph.
• Taking alginate impressions and PVS Invisalign impressions.
• Assisting with orthodontic adjustments (untie/retie, archwire changes).
• Preparing teeth for bonding/repositioning and debonding.
• Assisting in the placement and removal of appliances.

Skills

Orthodontic chairside

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant Opening in a Thriving Dental Practice!

Safari Dental is a fast paced and exciting dental practice seeking that dynamic personality to help us serve our patients in an extraordinary way! We provide pediatric, general and orthodontic services. We have an immediate opening for a part time Orthodontic Assistant.

The orthodontic assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Welcomes patients to clinic area in a timely fashion.
• Communication with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene effectively
• Charting of patient information in the e-chart
• Taking records: extra and intra oral pictures & pano and ceph
• Taking alginate impressions and PVS invisalign impressions
• Assisting with orthodontic adjustments (untie/retie, archwire changes)
• Preparing teeth for bonding/repositioning and debonding
• Assisting in the placement and removal of appliances
• Prepare tray set ups/Sterilizing instruments and operatories
• Encouraging, educating, and motivating patients to follow the recommendations of the Doctor
• Completes annual education and/or licensing requirements
• Adheres to all safety and infection control rules.
• Handles hazardous chemicals in a safe manner
• fabrication of clear retainers (essix)
• Bracket card set-up/placement
• Manage an efficient patient schedule (run on time)
• Schedule patients chairside for next visit
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment after each patient appointment
• Maintains cleanliness of treatment rooms and sterilization area at all times.

Key Qualifications for the ideal candidate

• Fits our dynamic culture and values
• 6 months of Orthodontic chairside assisting
• Motivated self-starter, attention to detail
• A strong service mentality, supports the needs of patients

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.