Lead Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental is one of the fastest-growing North American dental groups. Established in 2008 as Clinician-founded and Clinician-led™️, Ideal Dental's patient-centric model is at the core of its culture. The company is fanatical about its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while also being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. 
 
You will love coming to work in a MODERN, FULLY DIGITAL, PPO/FFS OFFICE. Check out our thousands of five-star reviews! 

What do we offer? 

• MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL  
• Medical insurance 
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children 
• Vision  
• Long-term disability  
• Short-term disability  
• Life insurance 
• Accident coverage  
• Paid holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• CPR recertification 
• 401K 
• Employee scholarship program 
• Employee discount program through benefits hub

We invest heavily in our team members with COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS, a culture of promoting from within, and a clearly defined LONG-TERM CAREER PATH. We believe in WORK/LIFE BALANCE and LEAVING THE OFFICE ON TIME. With PAID TRAINING you are set up for success in the office. You will join a network of supportive teammates who keep your career goals at the forefront. If you enjoy having fun in the office while working hard, Ideal Dental is the perfect fit for you!  

• Untying and tying arch-wires
• Bending and placing arch-wires
• Fitting bands
• Preparing for and assisting with bondingand debonding
• Taking impressions
• Communicating with patients and families
• Taking x-rays and developing x-rays
• Taking intraoral and extraoral photographs
• Utilizing the computer imaging system
• Sterilizing instruments
• Pouring up models
• Inventorying supplies
• Ensuring that the Ortho DA staff is performing necessary tasks
• Reporting/Ordering needed inventory
• Training and guiding other Ortho DA staff as needed
• Ensuring that all Ortho DA staff is up to date on certifications (RDA, CPR)
• ITero scanning
• Detailed record keeping
• Scheduling
• All other duties required by Orthodontist

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification 
• Minimum of 1 year of specific Orthodontic experience
• Must be willing to travel within assigned areas