Victoria Gamboa
Orthodontic Technician
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Orthodontic Technician with extensive experience at Sonoran Smile Orthodontics, excelling in orthodontic appliance fabrication and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and quality assurance in all procedures. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
20
20
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Technician
Sonoran Smile Orthodontics
06.2009 - Current
- ORTHODONTIC BACK OFFICE LEAD TECHNICIAN:Responsible for helping the doctor with child and adult patients; Responsible for ordering clinical supplies, chart documentation, sterilization, taking and developing x-rays; Done duties such as fullbonding placement, insertion of arch wires, fitting bands, taking intra and extra oral photos, records series; Responsible for instructing patients on the use and care of their orthodontic appliances (braces, fitted or removal appliances, care of retainers).ORTHODONTIC FRONT OFFICE:Responsible for pulling & filing charts, filing insurance claims; Responsible for official duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient, pulling & sending records, submitting insurance claims, collecting and posting all payments, sending out statements every month; Responsible for backing up the system at the end of the day.
Education
General Studies -
Sunnyslope High School
Phoenix, AZ05.1992
Bachelor Of Dental Science - Dental Assistant
Bryan College of Allied Health
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Patient communication
- Orthodontic appliance repair
- Orthodontic treatment planning
- Interceptive orthodontics
- Retainer adjustments
- Indirect bonding techniques
- Palatal expander fabrication
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Clear aligner production
- Orthodontic appliance fabrication
- Wire bending techniques
- Orthodontic study model analysis
- Dental impressions
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Patient education
- Sterilization techniques
- Extractions
- Data entry
- Infection control
- Chart updating
- Oral impressions
- X-ray processing
- Instrument sterilization
- Restorations
- Emergency treatment
- Tray organization
- Record preparation
- Casts
- Instrument preparation
- Digital radiography
- Oral evaluations
- Orthodontic care
- Orthodontic photography
- Diagnostic x-rays
- Reception support
- Dental terminology
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Time management
Dental impression taking
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Treatment room setup
- Organizational skills
- Instrument tray preparation
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Personable communication
- Full mouth radiographs
- Relationship building
- Infection control proficiency
- Office administration
- Team building
- Insurance verification
- Taking medical and dental histories
- Task prioritization
- Autoclave operation
- Advising and educating patients
- Fluoride treatments
- Self motivation
- Treatment room breakdown
- Health and safety regulations
- Preventive care
- Analytical thinking
- Oral hygiene
- Patient recordkeeping
- Goal setting
- Dental assistant
- Appointment scheduling
- Custom mouthguard creation
- Problem-solving
Dental radiography
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant
X-Ray Certified
Timeline
Orthodontic Technician
Sonoran Smile Orthodontics
06.2009 - Current
Bachelor Of Dental Science - Dental Assistant
Bryan College of Allied Health
General Studies -
Sunnyslope High School
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