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ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with 15 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.

Skills
  • Orthodontic photography
  • Orthodontic Procedures
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Oral surgery Procedures
  • Periodontics
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Prosthetics
  • Impression taking
  • Data entry
  • Patient schedule management
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Exam and Treatment room setup
  • Taking X-rays
  • Patient counseling
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Eagle Soft proficiency
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Team management
  • Organization
  • Inventory management
Experience
Orthodontic Assistant / Element Dental - Lufkin, TX01/2019 - 04/2020
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
  • Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
  • Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using EagleSoft.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Registered Dental Assistant / Goodland Dentistry - Lufkin, TX04/2017 - 03/2018
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns and root canals.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Associates of Houston - Houston, TX02/2013 - 03/2018
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Built loyal patient following by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Registered Dental Assistant / Medident, Inc. - Houston, TX04/2005 - 01/2013
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Supported Dr. Arabzadeh with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
  • Assisted dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, root canals and extractions.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentist with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water and suctioned fluids.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Education and Training
UTHSC-San Antonio Dental School - San Antonio, TX2015Registered Dental Assistant: Dental Assisting
Angelina College - Lufkin, TXSome College (No Degree)
Huntington High School - Huntington, TX05/1998High School Diploma
Certifications
  • Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
  • Registered Dental Assistant in State of Texas.
  • CPR certified
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Element Dental
  • Goodland Dentistry
  • Dental Associates of Houston
  • Medident, Inc.

School Attended

  • UTHSC-San Antonio Dental School
  • Angelina College
  • Huntington High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Orthodontic Assistant
  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • UTHSC-San Antonio Dental School - San Antonio, TX 2015 Registered Dental Assistant : Dental Assisting
    Angelina College - Lufkin, TX Some College (No Degree)
    Huntington High School - Huntington, TX 05/1998 High School Diploma

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