Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Quick Summary
Overview Orthodontic Dental Assistant Summary: The Dental Assistant provides direct support to the provider by preparing treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and ensuring a sterile and organized environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Assistance & Patient Care: Assist the dentist in all chairside procedures. Take X-rays and process diagnostic images.
Education and/or Experience: Prior dental assisting experience preferred but not required. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred Required Certificates or Licenses: X-Ray certification BLS certification 8-hour Infection Control certification 2-hour Dental…
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Assist the dentist in all chairside procedures.
- →Take X-rays and process diagnostic images.
- →Provide pre- and post-treatment instructions to patients.
- →Ensure patients feel comfortable and understand their procedures.
- →Maintain accurate treatment notes and charting.
- →Prepare and sanitize treatment areas, instruments, and equipment.
- →Support sterilization protocols and infection control guidelines.
- Take impressions for study models and appliances.
- Prepare dental materials for fillings, crowns, and bridges.
- Provide suctioning and isolation during procedures.
- Assist with placing and removing temporary restorations.
- Handle instrument sterilization and inventory management.
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols.
- Track and manage inventory and supply restocking.
- Assist the front office as needed with scheduling and patient inquiries.
Requirements
~1 min read- Prior dental assisting experience preferred but not required.
- Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
- X-Ray certification
- BLS certification
- 8-hour Infection Control certification
- 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
- First seen
- May 15, 2026
- Last seen
- May 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- May 15, 2026
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