Orthodontic Assistant - Scarsdale Pediatric Dental Associates

Specialty Dental Brands-NYVillage of Scarsdale, NY
87d

About The Position

Scarsdale Pediatric Dentistry, we are a welcoming, family-focused practice in Scarsdale, NY, looking for dedicated dental professionals to join our team. We pride ourselves on creating a fun, safe, and comfortable environment for our young patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our staff. If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to excellence in pediatric dental care, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is required (orthodontics preferred)
  • Be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
  • Possess great understanding of dental terminology
  • Have excellent communication and written skills
  • Have excellent public relations skills
  • Work well with patients and team
  • Be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
  • Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed

Responsibilities

  • Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
  • Place separators, elastic chains, and wires
  • Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
  • Scale cement and check patient for loose brackets or bonds
  • Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instruct on correct brushing
  • Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
  • Keep drawers stocked, clean, and replenished
  • Debrief patient and parents after appointments
  • Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions
  • Chart notes for patients seen, chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
  • Answer any questions for parents regarding treatment
  • Assist Orthodontist in any given procedure
  • Anticipate what doctor may need during appointment and take action
  • Clean chair and move around clinic with sense of urgency
  • Back up Sterilization
  • Perform side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
  • Attend all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles
  • Abide by established office policies and procedures
  • Represent the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office
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