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Smile Doctors

Orthodontic practice management and support organization

Pediatric Dental Assistant

DentalUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeLivonia, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Some dental industry experience is preferred.
  • Dental Assistant certification is required if mandated by the state Dental Board.
  • Radiography certification is required if mandated by the state Dental Board.
  • CPR certification is required if mandated by the state Dental Board.
  • Ability to build rapport with patients.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers.
  • Ability to set priorities, administer full schedules, and multitask.

Responsibilities

  • Complete general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as lab work, under the direction of a dentist.
  • Prepare examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist.
  • Assist the dentist during procedures by handing over instruments and anticipating the dentist's needs throughout the appointment.
  • Greet patients as they arrive.
  • Update and maintain patients' dental records.
  • Take and process patient X-rays.
  • Schedule patient appointments.
  • Collect billing and insurance details from patients.
  • Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene.
  • Assist the pediatric dental hygienist as needed.
  • Obtain consent from parents.

Desired Qualifications

  • Some dental industry experience.

About the Company

Smile Doctors

Orthodontic practice management and support organization

Smile Doctors is the largest orthodontic-focused dental support organization in the United States, affiliating with and acquiring orthodontic practices to provide back-office and practice-management support. It handles operations, accounting, marketing, HR, and revenue-cycle management so clinicians can focus on patient care, and it offers a joint venture option where doctors keep local ownership, plus de novo openings and tuck‑in acquisitions to grow the footprint. The network includes 550+ locations across 36 states and is the leading Diamond Plus Invisalign provider. Its goal is to help orthodontists grow their practices and reach more patients by delivering scalable support and handling the business side of the practice.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$675M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
2015

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