Orthodontic Assistant

Kids Dental Brands • Southaven, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Smile Straight Orthodonitcs is offering a full-time opportunity as an Orthodontic Assistant at our Southaven office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community. We offer a modern, kid-friendly facility designed for comfort and efficiency, cutting-edge technology combined with a compassionate care approach, a supportive network that encourages growth into leadership roles, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s health and your own career journey.

Requirements

• CDA or RDA certification
• Dental Assistant certification

Nice To Haves

• X-ray certification

Responsibilities

• Work chair-side with Orthodontist, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties
• Preparing and taking patient molds
• Changing out rubber bands, wires, and brackets
• Adjusting fit of clear aligners such as Invisalign
• Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Legal assistance
• Identity theft protection
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Incentive-based wellness initiatives
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Eight (8) paid holidays annually
• Dedicated wellness days

What This Job Offers

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