orthodontic assistant resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with [Number]-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Patient-oriented Orthodontic Assistant with over 5 years of experience working in the dental health field. Adept at working alongside orthodontists and providing logistical support with patient care and procedures. Exceptionally skilled.
Skills
Bilingual
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CPR Certified
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Dental radiography
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Treatment room cleanup
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Patient data gathering
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Impressions
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Full Mouth Radiographs
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Skills
Bilingual
CPR Certified
Dental radiography
Treatment room cleanup
Patient data gathering
Impressions
Full Mouth Radiographs
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant, 06/2019 - Current Dental Care Alliance – Parkersburg, WV,
Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup
Performed administrative duties, including appointments.
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.
Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Booked appointments for patients.
General Dental Assistant, 08/2017 - 07/2019 American Dental Partners, Inc. – Saint Louis, MO,
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Typed patient data into computer system using [Eagle Soft ] while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Root canal's
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped to complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Orthodontic Assistant, 04/2014 - 08/2017 Kool Smiles – Weslaco, TX,
Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Performed administrative duties, including appointment setting and follow up calls.
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.
Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Booked appointments for patients.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 2009 - North Garland High School - Garland, TX GPA: Status -
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