Emma Harris
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Orthodontic professional with extensive experience in providing chairside assistance and ensuring exceptional patient care. Known for strong collaboration skills and effectively adapting to changing needs. Proficient in dental radiography, sterilization procedures, and patient records management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Central Ohio Orthodontics, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
- Contributed to a welcoming and professional office environment by maintaining cleanliness and adhering to all safety protocols.
- Supported patient education by creating informative materials on oral hygiene practices with orthodontic appliances.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amanda Clearcreek High School
Amanda, OH05-2024
Skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Oral hygiene instruction
- X-ray processing
- Instrument sterilization
- Orthodontic clinical efficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Orthodontic study model trimming
- Oral impressions
- Patient education
- Impression pouring
- Orthodontic software proficiency
- Orthodontic patient satisfaction
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
Licenses
Dental Radiology LicLicense
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Central Ohio Orthodontics, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Amanda Clearcreek High School
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