Karli Kulwicki
Niles,MI
Summary
Considerate Orthodontic Assistant supports orthodontists in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Brace Yourself Orthodontics
06.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Sterilization Technician
- Delivered Herbst Appliances, Raped Pallet Expanders, Schwartz
- Invisalign scans and delivery's
- Polishing teeth before new patient bonding's
- Tying exposure's
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- New patient full mouth braces bonds.
Paint Department Sales Associate
Menards
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Mixed paint colors to create custom blends, using paint mixing machine and spatulas.
- Shared personal recommendations and product knowledge with customers to help determine correct product for customer DIY projects.
- Maintained stock shelves by fronting, facing and straightening products throughout shift.
- Operated POS system to total purchases and receive and process cash, credit and debit card payments.
- Utilized company website and vendor catalogs to locate special order items for customers.
- Alerted customers of department promotions and sales to increase overall departmental sales.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Radiology Certification - Radiology Licenses
Dental Assisting Academy And Radiology Program
Bedford, IN07.2023
High School Diploma -
Niles High School
Niles, MI05.2016
Skills
- Record Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Tray Organization
- X-Ray Processing
- Treatment Planning
- Medical Charting
- Patient Flow Management
- Emergency Treatment
- Patient Education
- Oral Impressions
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advising and Educating Patients
Certification
- Radiology License - 2023
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Brace Yourself Orthodontics
06.2020 - Current
Paint Department Sales Associate
Menards
05.2018 - 03.2021
Radiology Certification - Radiology Licenses
Dental Assisting Academy And Radiology Program
High School Diploma -
Niles High School
- Radiology License - 2023
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