Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Mohr Orthodontics Albuquerque, NM Job Details 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Orthodontic appliances Fabrication Direct patient care Patient progress tracking Dental care patient counseling Post-session clinical documentation Medical procedure assistance 3D printers Intraoral cameras Chairside coronal polishing Dental x-ray Diagnostic instrument sterilization and handling 3D printing Intraoral scanners Organizational skills Dental equipment Digital dental impression taking Four handed dentistry Patient progress monitoring Patient treatment Patient education Managing patient records Polishing Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Job Summary The orthodontic dental assistant's responsibilities include taking directions from the Doctor, cleaning and polishing patients' teeth before placing braces, removing patients' braces upon completion of orthodontic treatments. Assistants should also anticipate which instruments and tools are needed on hand during patient appointments. To be successful as an orthodontic dental assistant, you should have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ultimately, an exceptional orthodontic dental assistant should be able to demonstrate patience, work with efficiency, as well as having excellent communication and organization. Responsibilities and Duties Assisting the doctor chairside using 4 handed dentistry. Ensure all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized Maintain accurate records of patient care and treatment progress Take Extraoral Radiographs and intraoral photos Anticipate the needs of the patient and the doctor throughout the procedure Change Color Ties, Fit Bands, Impressions, Digital Impression Scanning, Change Wires Educate patients on proper dental hygiene 3D printing digital workflow and lab fabrication of orthodontic appliances Qualifications and Skills Good manual dexterity. Excellent organizational skills. Effective communication skills. Company Benefits and Perks 401k contributions and matching 64 Hours Accrued Paid Time Off After 5 years employees are eligible for 96 hours paid time off Career Growth Opportunities 6 Paid Holidays Average of 60 hours per pay period (off every other Monday and Friday) E04JI800t28h4096wuu