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ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
High-energy Dental Assistant desiring to fulfill new position in Dental environment. Offer RDA certification and in-depth experience supporting patients and Dental Assistants. Diplomatic communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health. Brightens up the room with my personality, a very great sense of humor, patient, always willing to learn new things and improve myself in anyway.
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Work History
07/2020 to CurrentOrthodontic AssistantAmerican Dental Partners, Inc. | Franklin , WI
- Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Booked appointments for patients using [Software].
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Remove and place arch wires according to Dr. Notes
- Place single ties, figure 8 ties, open chain, closed chain, OCS & lig ties
- Add and remove brackets
06/2019 to 06/2020Dental AssitantAmerican Dental Partners, Inc. | Georgetown , TX
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Helped [Job title]s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Removed& placed arch wires according to dentist notes
- Placed single ties, figure 8ties, open chains, closed chains, OCS & lig ties
- Run invsalign department, keep up with trays, place attachments on new patients
- Assist with fast braces
01/2016 to 06/2019Dental Assistant,dental Assistant ResumeAmerican Dental Partners, Inc. | Greensboro , NC
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Helped [Job title]s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
06/2016 to 09/2016Dental AssitantGulfSide Dental | City , STATE
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Helped [Job title]s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Removed& placed arch wires according to dentist notes
- Placed single ties, figure 8ties, open chains, closed chains, OCS & lig ties
Education
06/2009High School DiplomaH.M King High School, City
01/2016Dental Assisting Certificate Kaplan Colllege, City
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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School Attended
- H.M King High School
- Kaplan Colllege
Job Titles Held:
- Orthodontic Assistant
- Dental Assitant
- Dental Assistant,dental Assistant Resume
Degrees
- 06/2009 High School Diploma
01/2016 Dental Assisting Certificate
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