Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

At Ideal Dental, the Orthodontic Dental Assistant supports patients and the clinical team throughout the orthodontic treatment process. The role helps create a welcoming, patient-focused experience, supports orthodontic procedures, educates patients on post-treatment care, coordinates care and follow-ups, and maintains accurate records. The assistant works alongside the Orthodontist and contributes to clinical readiness, patient flow, and practice operations in a collaborative specialty-care environment. The company provides training, tools, and resources to support skill development and career growth.

Requirements

Active Registered Dental Assistant License.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of specific orthodontic experience.
Willingness to travel within assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming environment and help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout orthodontic treatment.
Support patients during orthodontic procedures and help them feel informed and calm.
Assist the Orthodontist with procedures to support precision and an efficient clinical experience.
Educate patients on post-treatment care and recovery.
Coordinate care and follow-ups and communicate clearly with patients.
Maintain detailed and accurate records.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and provide high-quality specialty care.
Help manage clinical readiness, patient flow, and operational support.
Greet guests.
Untie and tie arch-wires.
Bend and place arch-wires.
Fit bands.
Prepare for and assist with bonding.
Take impressions.
Communicate with patients and families.
Take and develop x-rays.
Take intraoral and extraoral photographs.
Use the computer imaging system.
Sterilize instruments.
Pour up models.
Inventory supplies.