Angela Papa
Woburn,MA
Summary
Reliable Orthodontic Dental Assistant accomplished at establishing a trusting relationship with patients. Gifted with ITERO scanning and Invisalign knowledge. Experience taking patient impressions, making Essix retainers, and assisting orthodontic procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontics By Design
Wakefield, MA
05.2019 - Current
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures, such as pouring, trimming models, and fabricating Essix retainers.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances, such as RPEs or elastics.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating medical records.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to orthodontics whenever possible.
- Attached wiring for braces and assisted dentist with all procedures.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces put on.
- Efficient in ITERO scanning.
- Knowledge of Invisalign deliveries, adding, and removing attachments.
- Proficient in taking impressions on patients.
- Advanced knowledge of working with adults and children alike.
- knowledge of Orthotrac
Front Desk Receptionist
Orthodontics by Design
Wakefield, MA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
Orthodontic Laboratory/Dental Sterilization Technician
Orthodontics By Design
Wakefield, MA
11.2014 - 09.2018
- Received, sorted and processed dental instruments for sterilization.
- Inspected and tested all dental equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Performed weekly maintenance on autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner and other sterilization equipment.
- Cleaned, disinfected and organized the sterilization area according to safety protocols.
- Prepared trays with necessary tools for dentists and hygienists before procedures.
- Monitored expiration dates on all supplies in the sterilization room.
- Trained new staff members on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations regarding infection control practices.
- Assisted in organizing the inventory system for ordering supplies as needed.
- Disposed of contaminated items safely according to established guidelines.
- Built custom trays for taking impressions of patients' mouths.
- Utilized digital scanning technology to create 3D images of patient's teeth.
- Poured, trimmed dental models.
- Fabricated Essix retainers.
- Added and filled pontic teeth to Essix/Invisalign.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast Metro Vocational High School
Wakefield, MA05-2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Bunkerhill Community College
Charlestown, MASkills
- Infection Control
- Instrument Sterilization
- Orthodontic photography
- Chart updating
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental Radiography
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Dental impressions
- Fabrication of retainers
- ITERO knowledge
- Invisalign knowledge
- OSHA
- CPR
Certification
- CPR
- OSHA
- HIPPA
- DENTAL LICENSE
Affiliations
- Reading
- Cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontics By Design
05.2019 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Orthodontics by Design
09.2018 - 05.2019
Orthodontic Laboratory/Dental Sterilization Technician
Orthodontics By Design
11.2014 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Northeast Metro Vocational High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Bunkerhill Community College