Orthodontic Assistant - Scarsdale Pediatric Dental Associates

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Scarsdale Pediatric Dentistry , we are a welcoming, family-focused practice in Scarsdale, NY, looking for dedicated dental professionals to join our team.

We pride ourselves on creating a fun, safe, and comfortable environment for our young patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our staff. If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to excellence in pediatric dental care, we'd love to hear from you!

Duties include :

• Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
• Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
• Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
• Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
• Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
• Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
• Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
• Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
• Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
• Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
• Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
• Back up Sterilization
• Preforms side tasks daily and / or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
• Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
• Abide by established office policies and procedures
• Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.

Requirements

Salary Description

$23-$29 per hour