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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
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Experience
Orthodontic Assistant / American Dental Partners, Inc. - Minneapolis , MN01/2019 - 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 / Dental Care Alliance - Sarasota , FL04/2017 - 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 / Smile Brands - Tracy , CA02/2013 - 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 / Dental Care Alliance - South Bend , IN04/2005 - 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 - City2015Registered Dental Assistant: Dental Assisting
Angelina College - City, StateSome College (No Degree)
Huntington High School - City, State05/1998High School Diploma
Certifications
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
- Registered Dental Assistant in State of Texas.
- CPR certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
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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 -
City
2015 Registered Dental Assistant : Dental Assisting
Angelina College - City, State Some College (No Degree)
Huntington High School - City, State 05/1998 High School Diploma
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