Part-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics • Colorado Springs, CO

61d

About The Position

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is a rapidly expanding, multi-specialty dental group seeking a Part-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant. We are one of the fastest-growing dental groups in the nation, with over 100 award-winning doctors providing a comprehensive range of dental services including general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental care across the United States.

Requirements

• Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience
• Willing to support multiple locations if needed
• Orthodontic DA Experience
• DA Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with Orthodontist in treating patient
• Instruct patient of elastic treatment
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
• Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
• Mixing amalgam, cement, and preparing impression materials
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays
• Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients
• Placing and cementing bands
• Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands
• Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions
• Providing excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay in constant mental synchronization with the doctor
• Taking patient initial, progress, and de-bond photos
• Taking scans of patients for clear aligners or models
• Travel to our CO locations

Benefits

• New Grads, start your careers with Rodeo!
• Growth and advancement opportunities in our specialty dentistry business lines, such as orthodontics and oral surgery, as well as in leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees