Antonecia Moore
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Quick-thinking Dental and orthodontist Assistant with experience scheduling appointments, filing records, charting tooth decay, bracket removal and placement, changing ligature ties, full mouth x-rays , dental impressions and maintaining dental equipment. Precise communicator skilled at working with dental team staff, entering patient data with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality. Highly adaptable with great problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental/Orthodontic Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
05.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
- 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.
Orthodontic Assistant
Nevada Dentistry And Braces
04.2020 - 05.2022
- 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.
Orthodontic Assistant
Boston Dental Group
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Performed administrative duties, including appointment setting and follow up calls.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and treatment plan details by entering into Software.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Sterilized instruments, cleaned surfaces, laid instruments on trays and Skill to get ready for orthodontic appointments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Party Planner
Party USA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed Type events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
- Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
Dental Assistant
Smiles Today Dental
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist.
- Booked appointments for patients using Software.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Dental/orthodontist Assistant
Dentalville
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist.
- Booked appointments for patients using Software.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by Action, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Sales Associate
Toys R Us
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.
- Communicated with customers to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Employed variety of sales practices to accommodate each customer's individual needs and overcome objections.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Milan Institute
Las Vegas, NV01.2014
Ged -
Sierra Nevada
Reno, NV03.2011
Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Multi-tasking strength
- Merchandising Knowledge
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Excellent people skills
- Professional demeanor
- Social perceptiveness
- Problem-solving skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Patient Management
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Strong Communication Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Team collaboration
- Electronic Charting
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
Timeline
Dental/Orthodontic Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
05.2022 - 01.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Nevada Dentistry And Braces
04.2020 - 05.2022
Orthodontic Assistant
Boston Dental Group
08.2019 - 03.2020
Party Planner
Party USA
04.2018 - 04.2019
Dental Assistant
Smiles Today Dental
01.2016 - 06.2018
Dental/orthodontist Assistant
Dentalville
07.2014 - 10.2015
Sales Associate
Toys R Us
03.2012 - 04.2013
Dental Assistant Certification -
Milan Institute
Ged -
Sierra Nevada