Orthodontics Dental Assistant

Overview:

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Summary:The Dental Assistant supports orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the New Mexico dental standards.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance

Professional and personal growth

Experienced leadership support

Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations

Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the doctor in procedures

Takes x-rays

Takes IO's

Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth

Instructs patients on oral hygiene

Charts cavities and teeth with doctor

Sterilizes instruments

Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene

Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

Expereince working as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Required Certificates or Licenses:

X-Ray New Mexico certification with license number

BLS certification