Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Legacy Dental Care • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 3w ago

We are a locally owned practice seeking a motivated and experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team in a friendly and fast-paced orthodontic practice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in orthodontics. The schedule will consist of a mix of morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

Assist the orthodontist with clinical procedures, including bonding, debonding, wire changes, impressions, and other chairside duties
Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure a clean and organized work environment
Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs
Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
Accurately document patient information and charting
Provide excellent patient care and communication

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of orthodontic dental assisting experience (required)
Valid dental assisting certification/license
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Reliable and punctual
Team player and open to feedback

What We Offer:

Health Spending Account (HSA)
Uniform Allowance
Supportive and professional team environment
Opportunities for ongoing training and growth
Team building

If you’re passionate about orthodontics and delivering high-quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your orthodontic experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

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