Brittany Little
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Outgoing and Personable Orthodontic Assistant supports orthodontists 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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Sawrie Orthodontics
Chattanooga, TN
09.2014 - 07.2019
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean orthodontic office setting and patient safety.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on braces home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Cloud9 while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Secretary
Moses Powersports
Chattanooga, TN
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
- Conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Cashier/Inventory Associate
Ace Hardware
Chattanooga, TN
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Completed physical inventory counts each week.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNBachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Dental
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2022
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Procedure Support
- Dental Radiography
- Critical Thinking
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- High-Volume Environments
- Inventory Replenishment
- Orthodontic Photography
- Cement Removal
- Personable Communication
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Sawrie Orthodontics
09.2014 - 07.2019
Secretary
Moses Powersports
06.2014 - 08.2014
Cashier/Inventory Associate
Ace Hardware
08.2011 - 06.2014
No Degree - Biology
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Dental
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
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