Open To Work
Briana Manson
Beale AFB,CA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented dental assistant with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care and support within dental practices. Proficient in chairside assistance, patient education, and maintaining a sterile treatment environment while prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to a dynamic team, enhancing overall patient experiences and practice efficiency. Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry best practices to provide the highest standard of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant - Temp
Vahab Orthodontics
Waldorf, MD
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted orthodontists during patient procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Prepared and organized orthodontic materials and instruments for various treatments and procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions to enhance outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline appointment scheduling and improve patient flow.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
- 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 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.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Southern Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
California, MD
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
- Ensure all surgical tools and equipment are properly sterilized and organized before and after procedures.
- Take and process dental radiographs as directed by the oral surgeon.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients and address their concerns.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs during procedures and assist with anesthesia administration if certified.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, including treatment notes and procedural details.
- Prepare treatment rooms for surgery and ensure all supplies are stocked and readily available.
- Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.
- Handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently, adhering to practice protocols.
- Educate patients on aftercare and follow-up appointments to promote healing and recovery.
Orthodontist Assistant
Hao Orthodontics
Charlotte Hall, MD
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided chair side assistance to orthodontist during various dental procedures, including X-rays, impressions, and orthodontic appliance adjustments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, care of orthodontic appliances, and post-procedure instructions.
- Maintained and updated patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured a clean and sterile treatment environment by sterilizing instruments and equipment and maintaining infection control protocols.
- Prepared patients for appointments, explaining procedures, addressing questions, and ensuring their comfort and ease.
- Took impressions and molds of patients' teeth and jaws to assist in the design and adjustment of orthodontic appliances.
- Applied and removed braces, wires, and other orthodontic devices under the supervision of the orthodontist.
- Assisted with radiography, taking X-rays and diagnostic images to aid in treatment planning.
- Managed reception duties as needed, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, and handling administrative tasks.
Orthodontist Assistant
Patuxent Orthodontics
Hollywood, MD
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
- Set up procedures.
- Fixed broken brackets, bonded braces, removed braces.
- Took impressions & made retainers.
- Placed and removed appliances.
- Give patient instructions on wear and care of appliances, braces, and retainers.
- Taught patients how to properly brush and floss.
- Scheduled future appointments.
- Took emergency patients on non-patient days.
- Supported orthodontist when placing and adjusting oral appliances and coordinating materials, including bands, brackets and instruments.
- Documented patient information and treatment plan details by entering into a computer system/notebook log.
- Assisted doctors and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Took impressions of patients' teeth to create dental appliances, like retainers, and braces.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Helped Doctors complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Documented patient information and treatment plan details by entering into a computer system/notebook log.
Business Coordinator
Lexington Park Ford Lincoln
Lexington Park, MD
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Greeting customers.
- Bringing customers into the store.
- Evaluating vehicles for purchase from customers.
- Purchasing customer’s cars for the dealership.
- Updating the car’s inventory and description for the dealerships
- Reaching out to future customers/customers via phone, text and via email.
- Parking vehicles
- Cleaning vehicles
- Photographing vehicles
- Delivering/transferring vehicles
- Selling vehicles/accessories
Dental Assistant
Smiles 4 All
Waldorf, MD
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Sterilized Instruments and Rooms
- Prepared for procedures
- Walking patients to their designated rooms.
- Checked the temperature of patients and made them sign a form indicating their temperature.
- Filed patient’s paperwork.
- Booked appointments for patients.
- Answered phone calls, emails, voicemails, and messages.
- Spoke with insurance companies to ensure the patient's needs.
- Sanitized the whole work place.
- Take out trash and fill up low equipment.
- Assisted Doctor with patients.
- Filled out charts for patient’s teeth issues.
- Explaining to the patient's procedures beforehand.
- Giving instructions to patients on how to take care of their teeth or wounds after procedures.
Sterile Technician
Thomas Hao
Charlotte Hall, MD
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Sterilized instruments, cleaned surfaces, laid instruments on trays and help to get ready for orthodontic appointments.
- Informed patients of oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care and home instructions.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Documented patients' dental health information and medical history.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, adding water and mixing materials.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Typed patient data into computer system using, while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Campground Nurse
Thousand Trails Virginia
Oak Grove, VA
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed the pool once a day.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with participants of varying ages to share optimal swim techniques and build strength.
- First Aid
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout the facility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided training and supervision to many staff members in Lifeguard unit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chopticon High School
Morganza, MD01.2019
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room cleanup and setup
- Staff assistance
- Data entry
- Patient data gathering
- Sterilization techniques
- Gentle patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient safety proficiency
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Keeping patients comfortable
- Detailed patient histories
- Organized file management
- Patient education
- Dental materials knowledge
- Patient relations
- Patient relationship building
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Bracket removal
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Fast Learning
- Dental Staff Support
- Electronic Experience
- Sales Professional Experience
- IV sedation monitoring
- Biopsy procedures
- Surgical assisting
- Oral cancer screening
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Anesthesia administration
- Post-surgical care
- Impacted tooth removal
- Maxillofacial trauma treatment
- Postoperative care
- Bone grafting assistance
- Dental implant assistance
- Sedation supervision
- TMJ disorder treatment
- HIPAA compliance
- Suture removal
- Wound dressing
- Suture cutting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Southern Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
11.2023 - 02.2024
Orthodontist Assistant
Hao Orthodontics
08.2023 - 10.2023
Orthodontic Assistant - Temp
Vahab Orthodontics
02.2023 - 03.2024
Orthodontist Assistant
Patuxent Orthodontics
01.2022 - 07.2023
Business Coordinator
Lexington Park Ford Lincoln
10.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Smiles 4 All
02.2019 - 08.2020
Sterile Technician
Thomas Hao
06.2018 - 08.2018
Campground Nurse
Thousand Trails Virginia
01.2017 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Chopticon High School