About the Role:
Casa Smiles is looking for a passionate and skilled Part-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our growing team in beautiful Coral Gables, FL! This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside talented dental professionals in a welcoming, patient-focused environment where your skills truly make a difference.
Responsibilities:
- Assist orthodontist chairside during patient treatments, including bonding, banding, and wire adjustments
- Prepare and sterilize orthodontic instruments and treatment rooms between patients
- Take and process dental X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care
- Manage patient records, treatment documentation, and appointment scheduling
- Fabricate and deliver orthodontic appliances, retainers, and aligners as directed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant clinical environment
Requirements:
- Prior orthodontic or dental assisting experience strongly preferred
- Dental Assistant certification or X-ray certification (Florida compliant)
- Familiarity with orthodontic procedures, terminology, and equipment
- Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, patient-centered approach
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus in the Coral Gables community
About Us:
Casa Smiles is a trusted dental practice proudly serving the Coral Gables, FL community with a commitment to exceptional, personalized care. Our patients love us for our warm atmosphere, cutting-edge treatments, and the genuine relationships we build with every smile we transform. Our team members thrive in a supportive, professional environment where passion for dentistry and patient happiness come first.
ABOUT US
Founded over 36 years ago, our practice offers both pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services.
At Casa Smiles, it’s a team effort with one shared goal: creating and preserving healthy habits from a very young age through adolescence. Our doctors have been specially trained to work with children and understand the unique needs of young patients. Plus, having an orthodontist working alongside a pediatric dentist makes it easier to catch issues early on and plan ahead.
OUR MISSION: We provide children with quality dental care in a warm and welcoming environment, while instilling life-long habits to ensure healthy teeth and gums.