Overview

At Drs. DeMarco, Tilkin and Powers Orthodontics we are seeking an orthodontic assistant to join our team! We are a busy, privately-owned orthodontic practice located in Silver Spring, MD. We have transformed smiles in our community for over 35 years! We are looking for a positive, outgoing individual with strong clinical hand-skills. We can't wait to speak with you about joining our office.

Duties

Provide excellent clinical and customer service
Assist the Orthodontist with insertion and removal of orthodontic appliances
Take full patient records (pano, ceph, photos, intraoral scan)
Prepare appropriate chairside set-up for each appointment
Chairside clean-up and sterilization of instruments
Patient education related to orthodontic care and oral hygiene
Review and modify clinical chart notes as needed
Communicate effectively with parents/families regarding treatment progress
Stock inventory and maintain organization of clinical area

Requirements

Certified Orthodontic Assistant in Maryland (or willingness to become certified in orthodontics if you hold a Dental Assistant Certification)
Active Dental Radiation Technologist License
Active CPR Certification

Favorable Qualifications

1 year of previous Orthodontic Assisting experience
Bilingual in Spanish
Experience fabricating Essix retainers

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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