Delight Wright
Pryor
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Apple Dental Group, specializing in orthodontic procedures and patient education. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care through effective communication and rigorous sterilization practices. Maintains high standards of infection control while supporting orthodontists in achieving exceptional treatment outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dentures and More
Houston
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Orhtodontist Assistant
Apple Dental Group
Houston
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the orthodontic treatment area.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques including brushing and flossing.
Orthodontist Assistant
Ortho #1
Houston
01.1998 - 03.2003
- Assisted with fitting and adjusting orthodontic appliances and materials like bands, brackets, wire and for patients.
- Assisted orthodontist in selecting, preparing, and placing orthodontic appliances.
- Organized office tasks such as filing charts, preparing mailings, ordering supplies.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Utilized dental software to update patient records and process digital images.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations within the orthodontic office.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as mixing plaster for molds or making dental trays from impressions.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
Education
Dental Assisting
Everest Institute
Houston05-2017
Skills
- Orthodontic assistance
- Patient education
- Orthodontic procedures
- Laboratory procedures
- Effective communication
- Sterilization procedures
- Infection control protocols
- Dentrix proficiency
- Supply ordering
- Palatal expander adjustment
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Space maintainer placement
- Dental impressions
- Bracket removal
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team building
Certification
- RDA
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dentures and More
07.2020 - 10.2022
Orhtodontist Assistant
Apple Dental Group
02.2015 - 05.2018
Orthodontist Assistant
Ortho #1
01.1998 - 03.2003
Dental Assisting
Everest Institute
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