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Alicia Sumners

San Francisco,CA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Park Smile Dental & Lebus Orthodontics
San Francisco, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Trained new-hire dental assistants in the necessary steps in infection control, chairside manner, and ergonomics.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
  • Specialize in general dentistry procedures, pediatrics, and orthodontics.

English Teacher

Palfish
Bejing, China
12.2019 - 02.2022
  • Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
  • Selected interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Customized, innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
  • Guided students on testing techniques, and taught standardized test information.
  • Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehend the taught curriculum and provide support to students who require extra guidance.

Orthodontic Assistant

Brigham Orthodontics
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2015 - 04.2019
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Trained new employees on several techniques, such as making patients feel comfortable, replacing wires, reviewing Invisalign wear time, sterilizing instruments, preparing Glo treatment, and preparing for the Propel procedure.
  • Attached wiring for braces, and advised the patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Made impressions of teeth for mouthguards and other oral fixtures.
  • Familiar with different types of brackets, including H4, Damon, Damon clear, Andrews, Ovation, and Carriere.
  • IOC scan with the Itero device for Invisalign, or other maxillary appliances.
  • Performed in-house Glo treatment.
  • Skillfully placed Invisalign attachments to lingual and buccal surfaces.
  • Created maxillary and mandibular Essix retainers.
  • Bend and place mandibular fixed retainers using coaxial or retainer wires.
  • Remove appliances and place appliances such as Dmax, Quadhelix, Dynasprings, maxillary appliances, palatal expanders, and Carriere appliances.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant
San Francisco, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Biological and Physical Sciences

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Global Language Training Master Course
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Excellent with children
  • Train new-hire dental assistants
  • Time management skills
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Radiation Safety
  • CPR/BLS Trained
  • Ultrasonic Scaling
  • Infection Control

Timeline

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Park Smile Dental & Lebus Orthodontics
08.2021 - Current

English Teacher

Palfish
12.2019 - 02.2022

Orthodontic Assistant

Brigham Orthodontics
04.2015 - 04.2019

Registered Dental Assistant

Some College (No Degree) - Biological and Physical Sciences

City College of San Francisco

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Global Language Training Master Course

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