Dental Assistant

Archway Dental Partners • Avon, CT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Dental Center of Avon is seeking a passionate and skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and can effectively multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role involves providing chairside support to the orthodontist, patient education, taking diagnostic records, and maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Superior customer service skills
• Willingness to learn & grow
• A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Avon, CT
• Available to work during current office hours: Tuesday - 8am - 5pm, Wednesday - 8am - 5pm, Thursday - 8am - 5pm
• May occasionally need to stay until 6pm

Nice To Haves

• Dental Office Experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience
• X-Ray and ICE Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless chairside support to the orthodontist using efficient four-handed dentistry techniques
• Greet, seat, and screen patients while communicating patient concerns effectively to the doctor
• Participate in daily morning meetings and team schedule reviews to anticipate the doctor's needs in advance
• Review patient charts and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records
• Organize and set up procedure trays according to the day's patient charts and expected treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring all instruments and equipment are clean, sterilized, and ready for use according to standard protocols
• Promptly break down and reset treatment rooms following procedures and return instruments for sterilization
• Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures, including the placement and adjustment of braces, wires, appliances, Invisalign, and retainers
• Provide patient education on the proper care and maintenance of orthodontic appliances
• Take quality diagnostic records, including intraoral and extraoral photographs, intraoral scans using the iTero scanner, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays, and 3D/CBCT X-rays as needed
• Ensure operatories are consistently clean, stocked, and organized to support efficient patient care
• Manage inventory and order materials as needed
• Follow all infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols
• Help create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED