Cynthia Thomas
Lemon Grove,CA
Summary
Orthodontic Dental Assistant experienced in assisting orthodontists during procedures and managing patient care. Improved office efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and proactive problem-solving. Committed to supporting team success and adapting to new challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
National City, California
05.2004 - 09.2024
- Provided chairside assistance during treatment procedures such as bonding brackets to teeth and placing archwires.
- Provided chairside support during orthodontic treatments and adjustments.
- Assisted orthodontists with patient procedures and treatment plans.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for clinical use.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care practices.
- Managed patient records and scheduling for appointments efficiently.
- Initially greeting patients warmly upon arrival in a friendly manner, making them feel at total ease as I took both beginning and final records
Skills
- Orthodontic procedures
- Orthodontic bonding procedures
- Orthodontic debonding procedures
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Orthodontic wire changes
- Elastomeric ligature placement
- Palatal expander adjustments
- Retainer fabrication
- Dental impressions
- Impression taking skills
- Orthodontic photography
- Orthodontic records management
- Orthodontic study model trimming
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Record keeping
- Instrument sterilization
- Orthodontic procedures
Timeline
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
05.2004 - 09.2024