Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

DesRae Strome

Snap Clean
Denver,CO
30
years of professional experience

Dynamic Orthodontic Assistant with a proven track record at Hamersky Orthodontics, excelling in patient education and clinical efficiency. Skilled in orthodontic bonding and instrument sterilization, I enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous care, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and streamlined operations.

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

1 Year 4 Months
Shine Orthodontics | 06.2025 - Current

Supported placement and upkeep of orthodontic appliances. Assisted with banding, bonding, debonding, archwire placement, and archwire removal. Prepared impressions, records, sterilization tasks, Essix retainer fabrication, and ordering.

Cleaner

6 Years 9 Months
Snap Clean | 01.2020 - Current

Supported placement and upkeep of orthodontic appliances. Assisted with banding, bonding, debonding, archwire placement, and archwire removal. Prepared impressions, records, sterilization tasks, Essix retainer fabrication, and ordering.

Orthodontic Assistant

9 Years 10 Months
Hamersky Orthodontics | 04.1999 - 02.2009
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain efficient patient flow.
  • Assisted orthodontist during brace adjustments, appliance placements, and wire changes.
  • Captured digital scans, x-rays, and clinical photos for accurate treatment documentation.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and post-adjustment instructions.

Orthodontic Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
Village Orthodontics | 10.1996 - 07.1998

Placed and maintained orthodontic appliances. Assisted with banding, bonding, archwire placement, archwire removal, and debonding. Collected impressions, prepared orthodontic records, and ordered supplies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Dental

CCMDC | Defunct | 06-1988

Skills

Chart updating
Elastics placement
Orthodontic archwire changes
Orthodontic bonding
Bracket removal
Orthodontic patient satisfaction
Orthodontic debonding
Orthodontic emergencies
Orthodontic bracket placement
Instrument sterilization
X-ray processing
Orthodontic clinical efficiency
Orthodontic patient follow-up
Retainer fabrication
Orthodontic appointment confirmation
Oral impressions
Orthodontic team collaboration
Orthodontic appliance adjustment
Orthodontic supply inventory
Patient education
Impression pouring
Infection control
Tray organization
Orthodontic software proficiency

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Shine Orthodontics
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Cleaner

Snap Clean
01.2020 - CurrentRead More

Orthodontic Assistant

Hamersky Orthodontics
04.1999 - 02.2009Read More

Orthodontic Assistant

Village Orthodontics
10.1996 - 07.1998Read More

CCMDC

Associate of Arts from Dental
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DesRae Strome