Orthodontic Assistant at H2 Orthodontics
Specialty Dental Brands
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Description
H2 Orthodontics is looking for someone who is Outgoing, fun and hardworking who wants to join our extremely talented clinic team. If you are looking to work directly with patients to provide them outstanding orthodontic care through Invisalign and braces, you will want to join our team. We strive to provide exceptional patient care to all of our wonderful patients. The Orthodontic Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and comfortable patient care. This position involves assisting with orthodontic procedures, managing instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, and delivering exceptional patient care.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist the orthodontist during treatments, including placing and removing braces, taking digital impressions, adjusting wires, and applying/removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances
- Ensure patient comfort and respond to patient needs throughout procedures
- Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing questions or concerns
- Ensure patients are properly positioned, and instruments and materials are readily available to support efficient treatment
- Sterilize and prepare instruments, equipment, and materials in compliance with infection control protocols
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas and treatment rooms
- Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning
- Update and maintain accurate patient records, treatment progress notes, and X-ray results in the practice management system (EHR/PMS)
- Assist with the fitting, adjustment, and removal of orthodontic appliances such as retainers, expanders, Invisalign, and braces
- Provide post-treatment instructions, including retainer care and the importance of follow-up visits
- Educate patients on the proper care of braces, wires, and orthodontic appliances to ensure optimal results
- Monitor inventory of orthodontic supplies and materials, reordering as needed to maintain adequate stock
- Support a positive and professional patient experience
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred
- Prefer a minimum 1–2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant or dental assistant, preferably with orthodontic focus
- Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and the orthodontic team
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined
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About this role
H2 Orthodontics, part of Specialty Dental Brands, is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to work chairside and support the clinical team in their Kalispell practice. You'll assist the orthodontist during procedures—placing and removing braces, taking digital impressions, adjusting wires, and managing Invisalign and other appliances. Beyond chairside work, you'll prepare patients for treatment, explain procedures, sterilize instruments, maintain clinical areas, take diagnostic X-rays, and manage patient records in the EHR system. The role emphasizes both technical competence and genuine patient care, from ensuring comfort during procedures to educating patients on appliance care and post-treatment instructions.
This position suits someone with a background in dental or orthodontic assisting—ideally one to two years of experience—though candidates with a high school diploma and completion of an orthodontic assisting program may be considered. You'll need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, solid communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team. Knowledge of orthodontic procedures and terminology is expected, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA protocols. The clinic values outgoing, hardworking team members who are willing to learn and committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences.
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