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LEAD ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
To obtain a job within my chosen field that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer and allow for future growth and advancement.
Skills
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Work History
Lead Orthodontic Assistant, 09/2020 to Current
Hero Practice Services – Essex , MD
Hero Practice Services – Essex , MD
- Oversee and monitor the day to day work flow of the dental assistants.
- Place purchasing orders and monitor usage of dental inventory.
- Update the master maintenance list periodically.
- Verify all the lab and repair inventory slips with Finance.
- Follow up on Pre- Authorization procedures.
- Maintain all update documentation on clinic information.
- Delegate the daily workloads and tasks fairly among employees.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted Orthodontist in full construction off braces.
- Assisted with all ortho procedures.
- Perform Itero scans, deliver and educate on Invisialign.
- Assisted the doctor with patient care and treatment as bracket placement, direct and indirect bond of porcelain and traditional brackets, fit bands, remove cement from bands using hand scaler, change arch wires, deliver of orthodontic appliance as expanders, TPA and nance appliance.
Endodontic Dental Assistant, 08/2019 to 05/2020
First Choice Dental – Madison , WI
First Choice Dental – Madison , WI
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Helped dentist restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings .
- Assisted dentist by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assist the dentist in patient treatment to keep patients as comfortable as possible throughout their dental visit.
- Set up and organize instruments
- Pass instruments to dentist in proper orientation
- Perform disinfection and sterilization procedures
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Charted and entered operative notes
Orthodontic Assistant, 01/2018 to 08/2019
Vital Smiles – Kennesaw , GA
Vital Smiles – Kennesaw , GA
- Assisted the doctor with patient care and treatment as bracket placement, direct and indirect bond of porcelain and traditional brackets, fit bands, remove cement from bands using hand scaler, change arch wires, deliver of orthodontic appliance as expanders, TPA and nance appliance.
- Collected diagnostic, records as pictures, cephalometric, panoramic x-rays and charted treatment progress for each patient.
- Counseled patient and parent the importance of oral hygiene, and care for their teeth while in orthodontic treatment. Maintained smooth flow of information via computer network and also performed sterilization techniques.
- Give post-operative care instructions as prescribed by the orthodontist by demonstrating good oral hygiene, removable appliances, tooth brushing technique and questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patient/parent in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
- Responsible for taking alginate impressions of teeth and bite registrations as well as pouring and trimming plaster models for labs or presentation.
Front Desk Receptionist, 08/2017 to 01/2018
Familia Dental – Springfield , IL
Familia Dental – Springfield , IL
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Verified patients insurance & patient billing.
- Entered treatment plans, posted payments, entry charges, handled pre-authorizations.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to approximately 100 patient inquiries daily.
- Managed dentists' & hygienist schedules by confirming patients appointments and managing their schedules.
Education
Certificate of Completion of The Dental Assistant Program: 2017
Victoria Dental Assistant School - City, State
Victoria Dental Assistant School - City, State
- Completed 14-week Victoria Dental Assistant School training program.
- Performed a full externship with a practicing dentist.
Associate of Science: 12/2017
Victoria College - City, State
Victoria College - City, State
08/2015 to 2017
- Overall with 3.5 GPA
- Member of Victoria College Volleyball Team
High School Diploma: 2015
Victoria West High School - City, State
Victoria West High School - City, State
- Graduated with 3.8 GPA
- Member of National Honor Society
Certifications
Basic Life Support provider
CPR / AED
American Heart Association
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School Attended
- Victoria Dental Assistant School
- Victoria College
- Victoria West High School
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Orthodontic Assistant
- Endodontic Dental Assistant
- Orthodontic Assistant
- Front Desk Receptionist
Degrees
- Certificate of Completion of The Dental Assistant Program : 2017
Associate of Science : 12/2017
High School Diploma : 2015
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