Courtney Chavez
Independence,MO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Traveling Orthodontic Assistant at Celebrate Dental and Braces, skilled in orthodontic procedures and patient education. Proven ability to enhance clinical efficiency and manage orthodontic emergencies, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. Adept at clinical documentation and effective communication, contributing to a streamlined workflow and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Celebrate Dental and Braces
Kansas City, MO
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene strategies related to orthodontic care.
- Assisted in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires, and brackets.
- Assisted in managing patient emergencies effectively.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of work area between appointments.
- Set up operatory rooms prior to each appointment; prepared materials needed for procedure being performed.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Worked with patients to schedule appointments that fit their needs and availability.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and equipment after each patient use.
- Removed excess cement from around brackets after installation of braces.
- Documented all treatments performed in patient files for future reference.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Replenished stock levels in preparation for upcoming appointments.
- Installed arch wires on brackets attached to the teeth following doctor's instructions.
- Instructed patients on how to insert elastics into the brackets of their braces.
Education
Expanded Function Orthodontic Assisting - Orthodontics
Nichols Career College
Jefferson City, MO12-2005
Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO08-2002
Skills
- Orthodontic procedures
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Dental impressions
- Orthodontic clinical efficiency
- Orthodontic bonding
- Orthodontic debonding
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Orthodontic emergencies
- Retainer fabrication
- Effective communication
- Orthodontic software proficiency
- Orthodontic archwire changes
Affiliations
I enjoy spending time with my family,Sewing and Crafting in my spare time.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Celebrate Dental and Braces
12.2023 - 03.2025
Expanded Function Orthodontic Assisting - Orthodontics
Nichols Career College
Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
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