Alicia Johnson
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Communicative and motivated dental assistant looking to enter the dental profession as a dental assistant. I look forward to using my prior customer service experience, and team leadership skills to aid in patient care and practice success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Farrow Orthodontics
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assist orthodontist during clinical procedures, including bonding, debonding, and adjustments
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all necessary instruments and materials are ready
- Take diagnostic records (e.g., x-rays, impressions, intraoral photos, and digital scans)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and post-treatment instructions
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment according to OSHA guidelines
- Maintain accurate and updated patient records and treatment notes
Orthodontic Assistant
Moore Orthodontics
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - 08.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Dental solutions
Philadelphia
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Assist orthodontist in aligning teeth and jaws, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Apply braces and other orthodontic appliances
- Sterilize dental equipment meticulously, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for all procedures.
- Educate patients on oral health maintenance, improving their long-term dental care habits.
- Support orthodontist during exams and procedures, enhancing efficiency and patient comfort.
- Process patient x-rays accurately, aiding in precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Floral Manager
Acme Markets
Philadelphia, PA
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Leading team members in arranging displays of floral merchandise
- Constructing arrangements for customers and events
- Keeping the department clean and organized
- Following safety guidelines when handling any work equipment
Hostess
Cracker Barrel
Bensalem, PA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and clean seating environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Educated customers on menu items and specials, improving their dining experience and increasing sales.
- Monitored server activities to ensure prompt and attentive service, leading to positive customer feedback.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Contemporary Health Career Institute
Exton, PA11.2022
High School Diploma -
Bensalem High School
Bensalem, PA06.2020
Skills
- Digital Scans
- Panoramic X-Ray
- Suction tool handling
- Instrument transfer
- Dental Radiography
- Use of hand piece
- Bonding and banding brackets
- Moisture control
- Bond Attachments for Invisalign treatment
- Bite registration
- Reviewing health histories
- Assisting composites amalgams
- Alginate study models
- Orthodontic hardware placement
- Making bleaching trays
- Cephalometric x-ray
- Communication
- Travel to 6 different offices
- Zoom II Advanced Power
- Mixing dycal/glass ionomer
- Specialty instrument terminology
- Assisting local anesthesia
- Sterilization treatment preparation
- CPR
- Team work
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Farrow Orthodontics
08.2024 - 06.2025
Orthodontic Assistant
Moore Orthodontics
01.2023 - 08.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Dental solutions
11.2022 - 08.2024
Floral Manager
Acme Markets
04.2021 - 11.2022
Hostess
Cracker Barrel
04.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Contemporary Health Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Bensalem High School