Alyssa Lugo
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate Orthodontist Assistant with 4 years of experience producing attractive smiles resulting in happy patients. Talented at creating dental impressions, surgical models, including making retainers for patients going into retention. Organized with taking new and old patient information. As well as payments and posting charges. Forward-thinking in checking patient treatment plans and notes to lay out tools and materials for each patients' procedure. High in energy and always willing to learn more!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
MB2 Orthodontics (Travel Office 4 Locations)
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- 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.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with orthodontic procedures and providing clear explanations of treatment plans.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and treatment areas, ensuring safe and hygienic environment for every patient.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Learned how to use a highspeed to remove glue for new bracket placements
- Learned how to do direct and in-direct bindings
- Have worked with twin brackets, damon and self ligating brackets
- Able to know how long treatment time will take and if they will be labeled as a Level 1,2 or 3.
- Have ran consultations for my doctor and told him if the patient would need teeth removed and if that patient was a class 1,2 or 3
Orthodontist Assistant
Rj Orthodontics
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Informed patients of oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care and home instructions.
- Took impressions of patients' teeth to create dental appliances, like Type and braces.
- Supported orthodontist when placing and adjusting oral appliances and coordinating materials.
- Sterilized instruments, cleaned surfaces, laid instruments on trays and Skill to get ready for orthodontic appointments.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Helped Job titles complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Documented patient information and treatment plan details by entering into Software.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by Action, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Orthodontist Assistant
Smile Doctors Braces
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Informed patients of oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care and home instructions.
- Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Able to place brackets for the doctor to check.
- Organized Events.
- Fastest scan time 2:30.
Manager
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Resolved all guest complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Took inventory of merchandise and stocked shelves.
- Built relationships with guest to increase likelihood of repeat business.
- Recommended alternative items on our menu, if we were out of what the guest wanted.
- Followed up with guest after they purchased their meal to verify that they were satisfied and/or had any questions.
- Routinely answered guest questions regarding menu items and pricing, especially when regarding catering or group meals.
Education
Orthodontist Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
07.2019
Phlebotomist Tech - undefined
Training Center For Healthcare Careers
Harker Heights, TX2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Harker Heights High School
Harker Heights, TX2016
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Certified Nurse Assistant
Career Center2016
Skills
- Able to complete work in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Data entry
- Cash register familiarity
- Skilled problem solver
- Motivated team player
- People-oriented
- X-Ray knowledge
- Diagnosis of treatment plan
- Extracting baby teeth
- Treatment room cleanup
- Records preparation for old and new starting patients
- Knowledge on delivering appliances
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
MB2 Orthodontics (Travel Office 4 Locations)
05.2023 - 11.2024
Orthodontist Assistant
Rj Orthodontics
06.2022 - 03.2023
Orthodontist Assistant
Smile Doctors Braces
07.2019 - 03.2022
Manager
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
02.2017 - 11.2018
Phlebotomist Tech - undefined
Training Center For Healthcare Careers
High School Diploma - undefined
Harker Heights High School
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Certified Nurse Assistant
Orthodontist Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
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