Alena Kiachtchenko

• Diagnosed and treated diverse dental conditions using advanced technology.
• Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions and crown placements.
• Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
• Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
• Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
• Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
• Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
• Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
• Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
• Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
• Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
• Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
• Collaborated with dental hygienists to optimize workflow and patient care efficiency.

• Conducting initial oral screenings.
• Performing regular dental cleanings.
• Assisting in protecting patients' teeth by removing plaque and applying fluoride.
• Performing scaling and root planing (SRP) for sub-gingival and supra-gingival calculus.
• Administering local anesthesia.
• Taking full-mouth x-rays.
• Conducting surgical scaling and root planing with opened flaps and bone grafting.
• Performing orthodontic adjustments.
• Providing teeth-whitening services.
• Educating patients on improving and maintaining good dental health.
• Teaching patients proper dental hygiene practices.

• Performing records, including photos and x-rays.
• Taking impressions for retainers.
• Making various types of retainers (Essex, vacuum form, lingual retainer).
• Conducting I-Tero scanning.
• Performing Invisalign insertions.
• Performing periodic adjustments on braces, retainers, headgear, and face masks.

• Assist dentists during dental endodontic procedures, including root canals.
• Take and develop patient X-rays, including digital and CT scans.
• Possess knowledge of specialized endodontic equipment.
• Familiarity with using an endo-microscope.
• Proficient in working with CT scans and 3D images.
• Support the dental team in providing endodontic care to patients.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments.
• Made dental impressions and took orthodontic records.
• Placed wires and bracket ties under direct supervision.
• Instructed patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene maintenance.
• Performed minor housekeeping tasks.
• Assisted in taking Panorex and Cephalometric X-rays.
• Properly removed orthodontic bands, brackets, and cement.
• Created preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations.
• Provided patient education on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Made Essix retainers.
• Assisted the doctor during patient care and treatment, including bracket placement.

• Cleaned, sterilized, and packaged instruments in accordance with ADA standards.
• Performed various dental X-rays, including FMXs, PANs, and BWs.
• Received specialized training as an Implant surgery assistant, working with a centrifugal machine and creating plasma membrane (autograft).
• Received specialized training to assist with 'Six Month Smile' braces placement.
• Took custom shade, opposing impressions, and digital photos for treatment planning.
• Created temporary crowns and night guards.
• Poured plaster molds for various dental procedures.
• Provided comprehensive patient care and assisted the dentist in overseeing all dental procedures.
• Maintained a proactive approach to support the dentist during treatments.

• Performed dental treatments, including:
• Restoring teeth with composites, crowns, and fixed partial dentures.
• Fabricating nightguards and bleaching trays.
• Conducting root canal treatments, posts, and core buildups.
• Providing oral hygiene instructions.
• Performing prophylaxis (prophies) and scaling and root planing (SRP).
• Conducting exodontia via surgical and simple extractions for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Interacted with and provided dental pediatric treatment such as sealants, fillings, and extractions.
• Primarily specialized in Operative dentistry, Endodontic, and Pedodontic dental treatment.

• Practiced general dentistry, including restoration, root canals, crown and bridge work, oral surgery, non-surgical gum treatment, and dentures.
• Offered patient education on oral health care.
• Assisted with various day-to-day administrative tasks alongside routine professional duties.
• Established and maintained positive relationships with patients.
• Provided pain relief and assistance during dental emergencies.
• Educated patients about the connection between oral health and overall well-being.

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
CAGS in Esthetic, Digital and Operative Dentistry
Boston, Massachusetts
July 2024 – July 2026

Crimean State Medical University
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDS equivalent)
Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine*
2007 – 2012