Amy Ludke
Crown Point,IN
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Technician
Ismile Orthodontics-Supervisor
Crown Point, IN
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all dental tools were properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift.
- Took impressions of patients' mouths using alginate material or polyvinyl siloxane materials.
- Replenished stock levels in preparation for upcoming appointments.
- Removed excess cement from around brackets after installation of braces.
- Provided chairside support during orthodontic procedures.
- Performed digital scans of teeth and gums for records keeping purposes.-iTero Certified
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Placed customized braces from metal wire components according to doctor's prescription.
- Installed arch wires on brackets attached to the teeth following doctor's instructions.
- Sterilized instruments before use in accordance with safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
- Documented all treatments performed in patient files for future reference.
- Removed braces and placed boneded retainers.
- Attained panoramic and cephalometric X-rays.
Orthodontic Technician
Grant Orthodontics
Homewood, IL
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Organized and updated patient charts according to office protocol.
- Ensured that all dental tools were properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift.
- Provided chairside support during orthodontic procedures.
- Performed digital scans of teeth and gums for records keeping purposes.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Assisted Orthodontist with patient care and treatment planning.
- Removed excess cement from around brackets after installation of braces.
- Installed arch wires on brackets attached to the teeth following doctor's instructions.
- Removed braces and placed bonded retainers.
- Attained panoramic and cephalometric X-rays
- Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Orthodontic Technician-Supervisor
Orthodontic Affiliates/ iSmile Orthodontics
Merrillville; Crown Point, IN
03.2002 - 08.2021
- Organized and updated patient charts according to office protocol.
- Provided chairside support during orthodontic procedures.
- Placed customized braces from metal wire components, according to the doctor's prescription.
- Removed excess cement from around brackets after installation of braces.
- Replenished stock levels in preparation for upcoming appointments.
- Ensured that all dental tools were properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift.
- Documented all treatments performed in patient files for future reference.
- Installed arch wires on brackets attached to the teeth following doctor's instructions.
- Sterilized instruments before use in accordance with safety protocols.
- Performed digital scans of teeth and gums for records keeping purposes. -iTero Certified
- Maintained inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Removed braces and placed bonded retainers.
- Attained panoramic and cephalometric X-rays
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Purdue University Global
Hammond, IN05-2024
Certificate - Medical Transcription
College of Court Reporting Inc
Hobart, IN02-2004
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Patient Communication
- Diagnostic x-rays
- Orthodontic photography
- Oral evaluations
- Chart updating
Certification
- NHA Certification
- Currently working on AAPC Certification
Timeline
Orthodontic Technician
Ismile Orthodontics-Supervisor
09.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Technician
Grant Orthodontics
08.2022 - 09.2024
Orthodontic Technician-Supervisor
Orthodontic Affiliates/ iSmile Orthodontics
03.2002 - 08.2021
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Purdue University Global
Certificate - Medical Transcription
College of Court Reporting Inc