Dental Assistant for Orthodontist

SMILE STARTERS DENTAL • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position allows you to work in a team setting with a group of equal minded dental professionals

Requirements

• CPR Certified
• 1 year or more experience
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant school
• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus!

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Removing excess cement from brackets and orthodontic bands
• Bracket set-up
• Ligature removal and replacement
• Pre-selection of orthodontic bands and separator placement
• Wire removal and placement
• Taking impression and bite registrations and Fabrication orthodontic retainers
• Other duties as assigned to assist team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed