Everything You Need To Know Before Enrolling In An Orthodontist Assistant Program

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If you’ve ever struggled with the appearance of your teeth, you may find yourself eager to pursue a career as an orthodontic assistant. If this is the case, AAA School Of Dental Assisting has the best orthodontist assistant programs for students in need of flexible class schedules and top-tier education curriculums. 

However, it is important to find something that you are truly passionate about rather than simply seeking a place of employment. That way, you can enjoy every new experience and not feel like you are doing a job. Instead, seeing the joy on patients’ faces because of your passion for orthodontics will be the very thing that gets you up in the morning and into your scrubs.

If you’re interested in enrolling in our orthodontist assistant programs, simply visit our website to get the application process started.

What Is An Orthodontic Assistant?

An orthodontic assistant works with an orthodontist to straighten patients’ teeth or correct their jaw alignment and bite. Things such as crossbite, overbite, and underbite may be causes for a visit to the orthodontist. Assistants may help in installing various mouth gear such as braces, retainers, brackets, and jaw expanders, and may also provide cosmetic services for patients who are simply looking to improve the appearance of their smiles. Ultimately, the role of an assistant is to keep their patients healthy by preventing the issues that come with misaligned teeth and jaws, including sleep apnea, difficulty chewing, pain, and an increased risk of developing gum disease.

Job Duties Of An Orthodontic Assistant

  1. Assist the orthodontist in assessing the patients’ teeth and implementing a plan to rectify their dental issues. 
  2. Perform routine duties on patients’ teeth such as cleaning or making adjustments to orthodontic gear.
  3. Keeping the work area clean and sterile, as well as sterilizing instruments and other medical equipment. 
  4. Prepare instrument trays and pass instruments to the orthodontist during patient visits. 
  5. Take X-rays, photos, scans, casts, molds, and impressions of patients’ teeth to form a diagnosis or assess treatment progress. 
  6. Support orthodontists during dental emergencies.
  7. Attend to patients and gather important information about their dental health.
  8. Perform clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, processing payments, and updating patient records. 

Orthodontic assistants play a major role in ensuring each consultation, treatment or emergency is smooth and problem-free, making the work of the orthodontist a lot easier and more enjoyable. All in all, assistants are an asset to any dental practice, especially when they gained their certification from the AAA School Of Dental Assisting. 

So, contact us today to enroll in our outstanding orthodontist assistant programs!