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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors, Kansas City, MO, United States


The vision of Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and our patients. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We focus on the importance of the individual and recognize that each person on our Team has something great to offer. We recognize talents and strengths and take care to nurture those abilities to help our Team Members grow into successful people in their careers, in our organization, and beyond.

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We’re seeking an

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

to join our growing team.

Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well state dental laws, rules and regulations under the general direction and supervision of an Orthodontist.

How You’ll Make Us Better

Places and removes orthodontic appliances and takes full records under general supervision of the Orthodontist

Performs bonding, placing, and expert positioning of brackets

Reviews patient charts, logs appropriate patient data and transcribes doctor notes

Performs laboratory procedures under limited supervision of an Orthodontist

Performs final checks on patients and leads patient flow

Manages the remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responds to direct patient messages, and triages notifications

Educates patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring

Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares the equipment and operatory following standard protocols

Assists in Local Store Marketing and community events

Adheres to all infection-control policies and protocols

Your Special Skills

Ability build rapport with patients

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task

Prerequisites For Success

High School Diploma or equivalent required

One (1) year experience as an Orthodontic Clinician II

Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board

Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board

CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

The Perks

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays

Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Why Smile Doctors?
As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.

Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!

Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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