Orthodontic Assistant
Join Say Cheese Orthodontics| Calgary, AB
Opportunity Snapshot
- Full-Time Maternity leave position with potential for permanent employment
- Monday to Thursday 7:15 to 3:45
- Specialized Orthodontic Practice
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Great Place to Work® Certified Organization
Great Smiles Start with a Great Team
We're looking for an Orthodontic Assistant who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, and wants to be part of a collaborative team. If you're passionate about helping patients feel confident throughout their orthodontic journey, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Love About This Opportunity
- Work in a dedicated orthodontic practice
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Gain experience with orthodontic treatments and technology
- Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to creating confident, healthy smiles
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist the orthodontist with clinical procedures and patient care
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment
- Support orthodontic procedures, including braces adjustments, wire changes, and other treatments within your scope of practice
- Take dental impressions or digital scans and diagnostic records as required
- Provide patients with instructions on orthodontic appliances, oral hygiene, and care following appointments
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards
- Help ensure appointments run smoothly and efficiently
- Create a welcoming, positive experience for patients of all ages
- Work closely with the orthodontist and clinical team to support excellent treatment outcomes
*This description provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.
What You'll Bring
- 1+ year of Registered Dental Assistant experience
- 1+ years of orthodontic assisting experience is an asset
- Completion of an Ortho Module
- Experience with Dolphin dental software will be considered an asset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient-focused approach, with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and confident
- A positive attitude and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to infection prevention and patient safety
Why Passion Dental Group?
Say Cheese Orthodonticsis a proud part of Passion Dental Group — a dental support organization founded by dentists. We do things a little differently: our clinics maintain their own culture, relationships, and patient experience while benefiting from the resources, mentorship, and learning opportunities that come with being part of a larger group.
We're also Great Place to Work® certified, based on feedback from our team about trust, leadership, culture, and feeling valued. It's something we're proud of and continue working to earn.
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Orthodontic Dental Assistant in Calgary employer: Passion Dental Group
Passion Dental Group offers an exceptional work environment for Registered Dental Hygienists, featuring modern clinics equipped with the latest technology in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area. With a strong emphasis on patient-first care, flexible scheduling options, and a supportive team culture, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic. Join us to make a meaningful impact in dental hygiene within a community-focused practice.
