Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Company: Kaiser
Location: Clackamas
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

To provide direct patient care to orthodontic patients within a Kaiser Permanente dental office.Essential Responsibilities:

• Instruct the patient in proper technique of orthodontic oral hygiene, e.g. the use of elastics, separators, face bow and removable appliances and proper tooth brushing technique.
• Perform the following functions provided the dentist is on the premises and checks the patient before and after the functions are performed: Remove cement from bands using an ultrasonic or hand scaler. Re-cement loose orthodontic bands Take impressions for the following purposes: Diagnostic models; Counter and opposing models; Fabrication of temporary removable orthodontic appliances; Intraoral bite registration for study model articulation. Remove any portion of an orthodontic appliance causing a patient discomfort and replace isomeric ligatures in an emergency when the dentist is not on the premises. Evaluate each returning patient for loose or broken bands and/or unbonded brackets.
• Place and remove ligature ties for adjustment of arch wires and/or bands. Place and remove arch wires. Preliminarily select and size bands. Place and remove interarch elastics and/or spring orthodontic separators. Place bracket on study model and fabricate tray for indirect bonding procedures.
• Photograph patient for intraoral and extraoral diagnosis utilizing appropriate retraction technique and equipment. Label and record all models, photographs and x-rays for presentation of case and later retention. Properly finish study models consistent with the criteria established by the orthodontist.
• As instructed, trace cephalometric x-rays for diagnostic purposes consistent with criteria established by the orthodontist.Basic Qualifications:--Experience
  • N/A--Education
    • The individual must meet the requirements:
    • Complete a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
    • Complete a course of instruction in Orthodontic assisting approved by the Board and pass the Basic and Expanded Function Orthodontic Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB).--License, Certification, Registration
      • Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) required at hire
        • Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
          • Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire--Additional Requirements:
            • The individual applicant for this position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if he/she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact that these qualifications are required for selection, they then must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition of continued employment.
            • Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.
            • Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in the use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment.
            • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.
            • Well organized and manages time well.
            • Demonstrated capacity to work in a fast paced, high performance environment.
            • Excellent attendance record.
            • Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.--Preferred Qualifications:
              • Prefer no less than one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant.
              • Prefer experience as an orthodontic assistant but willing to train.
              • Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipmentNotes:
                • Days/Times vary.
                • Travel Glisan, Gresham, Rockwood, Johnson Creek, Clackamas, Eastmoreland, Oregon City dental.--Job Schedule: Job Category: Dental Support

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