At Imagine Orthodontic Studio, we believe a confident smile can completely change a person's life. But we aren't your typical, sterile clinical office. We’ve reimagined the entire orthodontic experience to be modern, vibrant, and fun for both our patients and our team. From our sleek, cutting-edge studio environments to our focus on making world-class care accessible, we are changing the face of orthodontics.

We know that an incredible patient experience starts with an incredible team. That’s why we foster a high-energy, collaborative culture where your growth is prioritized, your ideas are heard, and your hard work is celebrated. If you are passionate about patient care, love a fast-paced environment, and want to build a career where you genuinely make people smile every single day—you belong at Imagine.

Imagine the possibilities for your career. Come smile with us!

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About the role

The Orthodontic Assistant at Imagine Orthodontic Studio provides high-level chairside support and technical dental assistance. This role focuses on the specialized fabrication and fitting of orthodontic appliances under the direction of an orthodontist. We seek passionate individuals dedicated to our people-first culture and exceptional patient care.

What you'll do

Clinical Procedures & Technical Excellence

Appliance Fabrication: Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials, including the preparation of teeth for bracket and band placement.
Archwire Management: Prepare, place, and secure orthodontic wires and ligature ties.
Technical Assistance: Provide chairside assistance to the orthodontist during specialized dental procedures.
Sterilization & Readiness: Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment in accordance with regulations and OSHA guidelines.
Impression Taking: Cast and trim diagnostic models and take impressions of patients' teeth for study.

Patient Education & Record Keeping

Hygiene Instruction: Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, appliance care, and post-operative instructions.
Clinical Documentation: Record treatment information in patient records and complete accurate clinical notes.
Radiology: Expose dental diagnostic x-rays as required for treatment planning.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 3+ years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a clinical dental office.
Clinical Skills: Familiarity with standard dental infection control, sterilization protocols, OSHA guidelines, and basic chairside assisting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dental practice management software.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized Experience: 3–5 years of direct experience in an orthodontic practice performing chairside orthodontic procedures (e.g., archwire changes, appliance fit/fabrication, diagnostic impressions).
Certifications: State-specific Dental Assistant registration or COA (Certified Orthodontic Assistant) credential.
Radiology: Active Dental Radiography / X-ray certification.
Linguistic: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

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