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ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Summary

Understanding Orthodontic Assistant ready to bring excellent critical thinking and time management skills to an orthodontist's office in New York area. Skilled in supplying orthodontist with tools and equipment and ensuring sterilization of all tools and equipment. Committed to guaranteeing a safe and comfortable patient environment. Competent and diligent with knowledge of all dental medical terminology.

Helpful Customer Experience Agent passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to promote loyal business. Pleasant demeanor and excellent problem-solving skills. Dedicated to researching and identifying complete and lasting solutions to customer problems.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Oral surgery
  • Diagnostic x-rays
  • Impression taking
  • Orthodontic photography
  • Dental staff support
  • Exam room setups
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Taking X-rays
  • Restorative procedures
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Experience
Orthodontic Assistant
Forest Hills, NY
FOREST HILLS ORTHODONTICS/Sep 2015 to Current
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during procedures.
  • Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as suture removal and rubber dam placement.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • 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.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system using cloud9 and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and impression equipment.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Orthodontic Assistant
Elmhurst, NY
Braces world /Jan 2014 to Aug 2015
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during and procedures.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as suture removal and rubber dam placement.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Created panoramic and ceph 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.
Cashier
New York, NY
Latin bites/Jul 2013 to Jun 2014
  • Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Read weekly sales inserts and monitored price changes.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Compiled and updated client data to track payments trends and support accurate accounting.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
  • Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaNewcomers High SchoolJun 2011Long Island City, NY
Dental Assistant Certificate The New York School For Medical And Dental AssistantsMay 2016Long Island City, NY
Dental Assistant DegreeMonroe Community CollegeDec 2019Rochester, NY
Certifications
  • Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • First Aid/CPR
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • FOREST HILLS ORTHODONTICS
  • Braces world
  • Latin bites

School Attended

  • Newcomers High School
  • The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
  • Monroe Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Orthodontic Assistant
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Dental Assistant Certificate
    Dental Assistant Degree

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