Caring and empathetic individual with 25 years of experience in the healthcare field
Exemplary interpersonal skills with patients and co-workers
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with doctors and patients to stay on schedule
Strong work ethic
Reliable, efficient, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Fox & Abraham Orthodontics
Denville/Riverdale NJ, NJ
07.2025 - Current
iTero scans, handle lab scripts for efficient tracking and management of cases
Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays
Prepare the necessary materials, instruments, and tools for daily appointments
Chairside assistance throughout all procedures, including suction, passing of instruments, and four-handed dentistry when necessary
Routine adjustments: check for broken brackets, slipped wires, or loose bands prior to changing ties, power chains, arch wires, coil springs, and inserting spacers in preparation for banding
Prep teeth for bondings and debonds, assist with the application process of braces and RME, insert fixed lingual retainers, and aid in the adhesion process that follows
Affix Invisalign attachments
Instruct patients on how to properly use appliances, such as aligners, retainers, and elastics
Educate patients on oral hygiene and care practices following treatment procedures
Initial and final treatment records process completion
Address emergency appointments, and implement the appropriate measures
Compose clear, concise written documentation in patient files
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sterilization of the clinical area and instruments
Sterilization Technician
Smile Works Pediatric Dentistry
Basking Ridge, NJ
01.2023 - 07.2024
Assemble and distribute hygiene and operatory trays with appropriate materials and instruments
Bring patients in and out of the office, and recap visits with parents as needed
Clean and disinfect treatment room, set up for next hygiene or procedure
Sterilization of tools and instruments
Occasional chairside assisting for various procedures
Computerized charting
Assist with frenectomy procedures
Monitor patient schedule and assisted with problem solving to maintain punctuality
Routine maintenance and testing of dental equipment
Monitor and restock dental supplies
Chiropractic Assistant
Total Life Chiropractic & Wellness
Randolph, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Henning/Mack Chiropractic Health Center
Washington, NJ
01.2000 - 01.2014
Education
High School Diploma -
Belvidere
NJ
Skills
Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) License NJ Radiologic Technology Board of Examine 6/16/25 License No 665271
Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certification, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) 5/20/25
Dental Radiology Program, Dental Studies Institute, Fairfiefd NJ 5/21/25
Continuing Education Attended
NJAO CE “Clinical Orthodontics in the Digital Age” Cory Costanzo, DDS, MSD 9/20/24
NJAO CE “Innovative Orthodontic Solutions: Work Smarter Live Better” Daniel Bills, DMD, MS 5/16/25