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Alycia Young

Orlando,FL

Summary

Skilled Dental/Ortho Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Escott Orthodontics
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Skilled Assistant for 7 years
  • Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
  • Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.

Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Concepts Orthodontic
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
  • Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
  • Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
  • Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
  • Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
  • Prepped teeth for bracket placement
  • Changed O-ties and wires

General/Ortho Assistant

Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
  • Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.

Education

DA - EFDA

Concorde Career Institute - Orlando
Orlando, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Chart updating
  • Elastics placement
  • Orthodontic arch wire changes
  • Orthodontic bonding
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Bracket removal
  • Retainer fabrication
  • Oral Impressions
  • Orthodontic team collaboration
  • Orthodontic treatment planning
  • Tray Organization

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Escott Orthodontics
06.2023 - 05.2024

Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Concepts Orthodontic
04.2021 - 05.2022

General/Ortho Assistant

Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
04.2018 - 03.2021

DA - EFDA

Concorde Career Institute - Orlando
Alycia Young