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Alesha Pivalo

Stamford

Summary


Considerate Orthodontic Assistant supports orthodontists in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Blue Wave Orthodontics
  • Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
  • Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
  • Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images 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.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Educating patients about how they can maintain their oral health at home.
  • Itero scan
  • Helped assist with placing brackets as well as invisalign attachments
  • Help assist during teeth whitening
  • Take impression as well as make retainers
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings,and impressions.

Personal Care Aide

Anchor Health
08.2024 - Current
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Orthodontic Assistant

All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
  • Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Took x-rays, photographs.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Placed and removed braces with assistance from orthodontist.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Spa Assistant

Noelle Spa
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Set up lockers with robes and slippers to prepare guests for massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
  • Managed front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting guests.
  • Greeted guests and escorted to correct treatment rooms.
  • Supported fitness center activities by cleaning machines, replenishing bottled water, replacing hand towels, and refilling spa water.
  • Assisted estheticians and massage therapists in setting up rooms and stations with supplies.
  • Washed, dried and folded towels to keep laundry area and dressing rooms clean and properly stocked.
  • Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.

Restaurant Team Member

Cava Grill
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
  • Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues, enhancing guest satisfaction
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
  • Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greenwich High School
Greenwich, CT

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Porter And Chester

Personal Care Aide

Lincoln Trade School
Yonkers, NY

Skills

  • Sterilization techniques
  • X-ray processing
  • Oral impressions
  • Orthodontic care
  • Data entry
  • Emergency treatment
  • Customer service leadership
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Patient care
  • Organization skills

Timeline

Personal Care Aide

Anchor Health
08.2024 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry
06.2022 - 03.2024

Spa Assistant

Noelle Spa
08.2019 - 03.2021

Restaurant Team Member

Cava Grill
02.2017 - 06.2019

Orthodontic Assistant

Blue Wave Orthodontics

High School Diploma -

Greenwich High School

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Porter And Chester

Personal Care Aide

Lincoln Trade School

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