Dental Assistant (Ortho)
About The Position
Shine Ortho Studio is part of Dental Excellence Group, a growing, privately held multi-million dollar company offering patient-focused, high-quality dentistry in the Northwest Ohio area. With over 100 employees, the company's mission is to create a dental care experience that is so friendly, comfortable, and convenient, it completely changes the way people think about dentistry. The practice values teamwork, a patient-first mentality with comfort and care as the top priority, kindness and compassion, doing the right thing, being your best, and making every minute count. The Orthodontic Assistant reports directly to the Practice Administrator. The primary mission of this role is to cultivate strong patient relationships and collaborate effectively with the orthodontist to optimize clinical production. Key objectives include executing precise bonding and debonding procedures, performing clinical adjustments, seating appliances, and ensuring treatment timelines remain on schedule by consistently booking subsequent appointments. The ideal candidate possesses deep foundational knowledge of dentistry and orthodontics, demonstrating the capability to support the orthodontist across an advanced range of clinical procedures.
Requirements
- Deep foundational knowledge of dentistry and orthodontics.
- Capability to support the orthodontist across an advanced range of clinical procedures.
- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients.
- Expresses clinical ideas and instructions clearly and effectively.
- Collaborates seamlessly across clinical and administrative departments.
- Prioritizes tasks efficiently to manage clinic flow.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Holds oneself to high professional, ethical, and clinical standards.
- Performs reliably in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment.
- Gives full attention to patient concerns and clinician instructions.
- Combines intelligence, assertiveness, enthusiasm, and natural likability.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiently utilize iTero technology, completing patient scans within the 7-minute benchmark.
- Utilize EasyRX software.
- Adhere to OSHA standards.
- Drive quarterly Level 10 individual "Rocks."
Responsibilities
- Seat patients promptly and ensure physical comfort throughout the visit.
- Review and update patient health histories, alerting the orthodontist to any changes.
- Prepare the treatment room and all required instruments prior to the orthodontist's arrival.
- Provide efficient, proactive assistance during a wide variety of orthodontic procedures.
- Capture accurate, high-quality diagnostic x-rays.
- Verify the arrival of all laboratory cases and log them properly utilizing EasyRX software.
- Complete comprehensive, accurate clinical notes daily within the patient’s WAVE chart.
- Utilize iTero technology proficiently, completing patient scans within the 7-minute benchmark.
- Take and pour impressions, fabricate and trim retainers, and execute general laboratory work.
- Maintain a clean, organized laboratory area that strictly adheres to OSHA standards.
- Monitor supply levels, update the ordering list, and restock treatment rooms efficiently.
- Clearly communicate post-treatment care and procedural information to patients.
- Sterilize instruments and maintain rigorous organization within the sterilization area.
- Perform routine maintenance and upkeep on clinical equipment.
- Participate in open team communication and drive quarterly Level 10 individual "Rocks."
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
