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Katrina Becerra

Raytown,MO

Summary

Hardworking, detail oriented, friendly, outgoing and passionate with strong organizational skills. Dependable and capable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Clinician

Kanning Orthodontics
Kansas City, MO
11.2012 - Current
  • Obtain diagnostic digital records, such as intraoral and extraoral photographs, cephalometric and panoramic x-rays, and 3D scans.
  • Prepared and polished patients' teeth before the initial placement of orthodontic braces.
  • Initial placement of orthodontic braces, direct and indirect bonding of ceramic and metal brackets, fitting and cementing bands, fitting and cementing all orthodontic appliances, changing arch wires, and fabricating clear retainers/in-house aligners using 3D printed dental models.
  • Invisalign and bonding of Invisalign attachments
  • Set up and assist orthodontist with soft tissue laser procedure, T.A.D. placement.
  • Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
  • Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
  • Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
  • Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
  • Communicated with other medical professionals regarding patient care needs.
  • Updated customer information in databases regularly to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Supported administrative tasks, such as data entry into computer systems.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Conducted preliminary mouth exams and reported findings to the orthodontist.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations within the orthodontic office.
  • Assisted in managing patient emergencies effectively.
  • Facilitated communication between the orthodontist and patients regarding treatment progress.
  • Utilized dental software to update patient records and process digital images.
  • Maintained patient comfort during dental procedures.
  • Counsel patient and parent on the importance of oral hygiene and nutritional care for their teeth while in orthodontic treatment.
  • Assisted orthodontist with orthodontic observation program, with continuous tracking, strong recall, and structured approach, after phase one treatment to monitor growth and development, to determine the best time to begin phase two of active treatment.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to clinical operations.
  • Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the orthodontic treatment area.
  • Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
  • Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.

Orthodontic Assistant

Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontisit
Kansas City, MO
07.2007 - 12.2011
  • Took dental x-rays and impressions of patients' teeth as directed by the orthodontist and developed traditional x-rays with a special chemical in a darkroom. Conducted intraoral and extraoral photography to obtain diagnostic records.
  • Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
  • Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
  • Initial placement of orthodontic braces, direct bonding of ceramic and metal brackets, fitting and cementing of bands, and all orthodontic appliances, and changing arch wires.
  • Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
  • Communicated with other medical professionals regarding patient care needs.
  • Answered phones promptly and handled inquiries from potential clients professionally.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating medical records.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations within the orthodontic office.
  • Assisted in managing patient emergencies effectively.
  • Facilitated communication between the orthodontist and patients regarding treatment progress.
  • Maintained patient comfort during dental procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the orthodontic treatment area.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.

Education

Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO
04-2007

GED -

Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MO
03-2006

Skills

  • Infection control proficiency
  • Customer service/communication Skills
  • Clinic efficiency
  • Professionalism/patient engagement
  • CPR
  • Dental and Orthodontic terminology
  • Data Entry/appointment scheduling
  • Time management skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Orthodontic Clinician

Kanning Orthodontics
11.2012 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontisit
07.2007 - 12.2011

Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College

GED -

Maple Woods Community College

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