Orthodontic Dental Assistant

PHD Dental Group • Part-time • CA, US • $24 - $30 / hour • 5m ago

Pay: $24-$30/hour, DOE
Schedule: Part-time. Ortho is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Saturdays as needed.

*PLEASE NOTE, This position supports orthodontic services across multiple offices and requires flexibility to travel to all locations. We currently provide orthodontic care at five sites—East LA, Pico Rivera, Lynwood, Inglewood, and Westchester—on a rotating monthly schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work at all five locations, as assignments will vary based on the monthly orthodontic schedule.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of ortho experience.

About the Role: We are a fast-growing dental company in Los Angeles County. Our state-of-the-art dental practice is seeking a talented & enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistants.

Key Responsibilities: The core duties include, but are not limited to:

Perform orthodontic adjustments
Prepare teeth for bonding and debanding
Assist in the placement and removal of appliances
Sterilize instruments and operatories
Take digital radiographs and full records
Take alginate impressions
Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation
Bracket set-up/placement
Charting of patient information
Impressions for study models
Placement of space maintainers
Communicate with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene
Maintain and manage patient records in compliance with HIPPA
Select and pre-size orthodontic bands & arch wires prescribed by the orthodontist
Remove and re-cement properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance
Assist orthodontist with orthodontic treatment
Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow the recommendations of the doctor.