Ashley Longley
Oak Creek,WI
Summary
Skilled Orthodontic Assistant supports Orthodontist in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Germantown Orthodontics
06.2018 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed tasks such as tightening braces, inserting new wires, and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures to parents and/or patients and instructed on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment , straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions / intraoral scans of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
01.2015 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Cashier
Menards
11.2010 - 01.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, WI12.2014
Skills
- Office Management
- Digital Radiographs
- Dentrix and Edge Proficiency
- Taking X-Rays
- Infection Control
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Orthodontic Care
- Orthodontic Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Dental Impressions
- Instrument Preparation
- Orthodontic Photography
- Chart Updating
Timeline
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Germantown Orthodontics
06.2018 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
01.2015 - 05.2021
Cashier
Menards
11.2010 - 01.2015
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
Waukesha County Technical College