Emmy Padro-Fuentes
Katy,TX
Summary
Excited Orthodontic Assistant ready to bring excellent critical thinking and time management skills to an orthodontist's office in the Katy area. Skilled in placing and removing orthodontic appliances and ensuring sterilization of all tools and equipment. Committed to guaranteeing a safe and comfortable patient environment. Competent and diligent with knowledge of orthodontic procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr.Bita Orthodontic Group
Encino
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during procedures.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biological Sciences- Pre-Dental
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2028
Skills
- Panoramic and Cephalometric X-Rays
- Intraoral scanning
- Diagnostic Intraoral and Extraoral photos
- Dental Impressions
- Infection Control
- Instrument Sterilization
- Customer Service
- Oral Impressions
- Inventory Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Detail-Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Chart updating
- Invisalign/Braces/Appliances
Certification
- Dental Assisting Certificate- 2021
- Orthodontic Assisting Certificate- 2021
- X-Ray Certification- 2021
- CPR/BLS - Updated 2024
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr.Bita Orthodontic Group
11.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biological Sciences- Pre-Dental
Arizona State University
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