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HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Orthopedic Assistants.
As of today, the following are the total number of Orthopedic Assistants nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Orthopedic Assistants who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Orthopedic Assistants by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Orthopedic Assistants dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Orthopedic Assistants do?
Orthodontic assistants (OA) assist orthodontists in providing dental care for patients with orthodontic issues.
The specific duties of an OA may vary depending on the practice and the orthodontist’s preferences. Some OAs may also perform additional tasks such as taking X-rays or performing minor dental procedures.
Responsabilities
Patient Care:
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Taking dental impressions and intraoral photographs
- Assisting with braces, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances
- Educating patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
Clinical Support: Assisting with orthodontic adjustments, Changing archwires and elastic bands, Preparing and sterilizing instruments, and Maintaining patient records.
Administrative Tasks: Scheduling appointments, Processing insurance claims, and Coordinating with dental labs.
Specific Skills
- Knowledge of orthodontic procedures and techniques
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills