Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
Orthodontic Assistant
New York, NY 10021 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Experience
- Orthodontic experience is requested; no years specified.
About the job
Assists orthodontists with clinical procedures and patient care while helping maintain an organized, efficient, welcoming practice.
What you'll do
- Assist with orthodontic procedures, including bonding, debonding, wire changes, bracket placement, and appliance adjustments.
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments; take digital radiographs, photographs, and impressions/scans; sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
- Provide patients with oral hygiene and appliance-care instructions and coordinate with clinical and front-office teams.
What they ask for
- Orthodontic experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, team-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Dental Assistant certification
Pay
USD 22–32 per hour (base salary)
Tools
digital radiographs, photographs, impressions/scans
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