Orthodontic Assistant
Company: Specialty Dental Brands
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: With the support of
the Practice Manager and Clinic Coordinator, assist to ensure the
smooth and successful running of the clinic. To be responsible in
assisting to produce performance and quality standards within the
Orthodontic Clinic, delivered through customer service skills,
attention to detail and common sense. To be responsible for the
maintenance of the practice’s equipment located within the clinic,
reporting any issues to the Practice Manager. Duties include: Help
to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and
begin procedures Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds
Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized Keeps
drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and
parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and
impressions. Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of
next appointment type needed and the weeks out Answers any
questions for parents regarding treatment Assists Orthodontist in
any given procedure Anticipates what doctor may need during
appointment and takes action Cleans chair and moves around clinic
with sense of urgency Back up Sterilization Preforms side tasks
daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator Attends all
other staff meetings and Daily Huddles. Abide by established office
policies and procedures Representing the practice in a positive way
inside and outside of the office. Requirements: At least 1 year of
dental assisting experience is required (orthodontics preferred) be
self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude possess
great understanding of dental terminology have excellent
communication and written skills have excellent public relations
skills work well with patients and team be experienced in
delivering high-level customer service Committed to the position
arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.
Keywords: Specialty Dental Brands, League City , Orthodontic Assistant, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
