Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort during orthodontic procedures.
Prepared and sterilized dental instruments according to safety protocols.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans as needed.
Collaborated with orthodontists to develop individualized treatment approaches.
Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
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.
Orthodontic Assistant
Wagner, Kuntz,grabouski,Kopf
Sioux City, IA
02.2021 - 03.2025
Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort during orthodontic procedures.
Prepared and sterilized dental instruments according to safety protocols.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans as needed.
Collaborated with orthodontists to develop individualized treatment approaches.
Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
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.
Secretary
South Sioux City Community Schools
South Sioux City, NE
08.2020 - 01.2021
Greet students and parents and providing them with information. Schedule appointments, answer phones and give administrative support to teachers and school officials. Help maintain records on students.
Dental Assistant
Ryan J Canada
Sioux City, IA
08.2019 - 08.2020
Providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments and following all proper health regulations.
Dental Assistant
The Dentist Depot
Sioux City, IA
02.2019 - 08.2019
Providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments and following all proper health care protocols.
Dental Assistant
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
10.2013 - 10.2018
Dental Assistant
Summit Dental
04.2013 - 09.2013
Providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments following all proper health care protocols.
Education
CDA, RDA -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Skills
Dentrix, Microsoft office
Medical Imaging
Dental Assisting
Laboratory Experience
Dental Receptionist
Eaglesoft
Chairside Assisting
Infection Control Training
Front Desk
Dental office experience
Medical scheduling
Certification
CPR/AED, First Aid
Certified Dental Assistant
Additional Information
Complete tasks in a timely manner
Team player, self starter, goal oriented
Customer relations, strong communication and problem solving skills