Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant

Smile Brands•Temecula, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Travel Ortho Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do. Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones. We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen.

Requirements

Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection-control standards
Take dental impressions, intraoral scans, X-rays, and patient photographs
Assist with bonding and debonding braces and orthodontic appliances
Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other orthodontic materials as directed
Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions
Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed
Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes
Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments
Set up and break down treatment areas between patients
Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies
Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient check-in/check-out
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times

Nice To Haves

CPR or BLS
RDA license or OA
2-3 years ortho experience
Willing to travel with paid mileage

Responsibilities

Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection-control standards
Take dental impressions, intraoral scans, X-rays, and patient photographs
Assist with bonding and debonding braces and orthodontic appliances
Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other orthodontic materials as directed
Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions
Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed
Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes
Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments
Set up and break down treatment areas between patients
Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies
Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient check-in/check-out
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times