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Kayla Chase

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Orthodontic Assistant and Dental Hygiene Assistant with extensive experience at Stonehaven Dental and Orthodontics. Skilled in providing comprehensive chairside assistance for orthodontic procedures such as ortho adjustments, bonding and debonding brackets, Invisalign delivery, iTero scanning, patient education, etc. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage patient records such as charting, x-rays, intraoral and extraoral photos and scheduling appointments. Experienced in background dental practice management such as sterilization procedures and infection control.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Stonehaven Dental and Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in patient care during orthodontic procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to support orthodontic treatment plans.
  • Prepared and maintained orthodontic equipment, adhering to sterilization protocols.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and compliance.
  • Organized scheduling for appointments, optimizing clinic efficiency and reducing wait times.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Stonehaven Dental and Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a hygienic environment.
  • Managed patient records and appointments using dental practice management software for efficiency.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene best practices to improve outcomes.
  • Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during treatments.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist and hygienists efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Externship

Collins And Greer Orthodontics
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with patient intake processes and documentation accuracy.
  • Supported orthodontic team in preparing treatment areas and sterilizing equipment.
  • Observed patient interactions to learn effective communication and service techniques.
  • Shadowed staff to understand orthodontic procedures and clinic operations.

Education

New Caney High School
21650 TX-494 Loop, New Caney, TX 77357

Registered Dental Assistant Certification -

Waco Dental Assistant School
4000 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705

Skills

  • Elastics placement
  • Orthodontic archwire changes
  • Orthodontic bonding and debonding
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Bracket placement and removal
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Dental Charting
  • Digital radiography
  • Treatment Planning
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dentrix experience

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • CPR and AED Certification

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Stonehaven Dental and Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Stonehaven Dental and Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current

Externship

Collins And Greer Orthodontics
10.2023 - 10.2023

New Caney High School

Registered Dental Assistant Certification -

Waco Dental Assistant School

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