Lilia Minwegen
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Orthodontic Assistant with strong focus on customer service and patient satisfaction. Skilled in coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealants, and CPR certified. Known for effective communication and ability to create a welcoming environment for patients. Dependable and professional with a passion for orthodontics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Paul Burkey Orthodontics
Vernon Hills, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Chair-side assisting including banding, bonding, adjustments.
- Placing and removing wires.
- Removing brackets and adhesive at debond appointments.
- Removing Invisalign attachments with a slow speed.
- Bonding permanent bonded upper and lower retainers independently.
- Cementing HAAS, Hyrax expanders independently.
- Working with systems such as Damon and Invisalign.
- Using Iterro scanner-taking full mouth intra-oral scan for Invisalign, study models, Essix retainers and various appliances.
- Applying sealants and performing dental cleaning at pediatric side of the office.
- Working with Cloud 9 Software.
- Promoting office marketing.
- Preparation for opening and closing of business day.
Orthodontic Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Eisen Orthodontics
Deerfield, IL
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Chair-side assisting including banding, bonding, adjustments.
- Placing and removing wires.
- Bonding permanent bonded upper and lower retainers.
- Working with systems such as Damon, Invisalign and Spark.
- Using Iterro scanner-taking full mouth intra-oral scan for Invisalign, study models
- Working with Dolphin Software.
- Taking alginate Impressions, pouring models- fabricating Essix retainers.
- Preparation for opening and closing of business day.
- Answering phones and scheduling patients as needed.
- Taking care of dental emergencies on non-doctor days-broken brackets, poking wires, lost retainers etc.
- Covering for treatment coordinator when needed.
Lead Clinical Assistant
Dr. Paul Burkey Orthodontics
Vernon Hills, IL
11.2011 - 02.2021
- Chair-side assisting including banding, bonding, adjustments.
- Placing and removing wires.
- Taking alginate Impressions, pouring models- fabricating Essix retainers.
- Working with systems such as Suresmile and Invisalign.
- Using Iterro scanner-taking full mouth intra-oral scan for Invisalign and supplemental partial scan for Suresmile.
- Taking I-Cat 3D X-rays.
- Working with OrthoTrac Software.
- Taking full orthodontic records including digital photographs.
- Promoting office marketing.
- Preparation for opening and closing of business day.
- Supported the team by training new clinical assistants on office protocols.
- Collaborated with dental staff to streamline patient flow during busy periods.
- Answered phones and responded to inquiries from patients or family members.
- Ordered supplies for both front office and examination rooms, restocking items several times per shift.
Dental Assistant
Kenneth N. Milin, D.D.S. and Associates
Winnetka, IL
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Chair Side Dental Assistant.
- X-rays (PA, BW, Panoramic), Scanning X-rays.
- Writing down treatment plans in charts.
- Taking alginate Impressions, pouring up and trimming models.
- Making bleaching trays and retainers.
- Chair Side Laser Bleaching (Zoom).
- Working with Kodak SoftDent Software.
- Preparation for opening and closing off business day.
Dental Assistant
Associates For Family Dentistry
Gurnee, IL
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepare dental materials like cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
- Promptly follow all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort.
- Four-handed chair-side.
- Take digital x-rays; panoramic x-rays.
- Take and mix impressions; disinfect and operate autoclave.
- Trim models, make bleaching trays.
- Operate the ultra-sonic post-operative instruction and oral hygiene as well as perio charting.
- Work with DenTech Software.
- I multitask with ease as I worked in an office with 19 operatories. There were 14 Providers. There were 8-12 on any given day, and I work for all on a daily basis.
Education
Master's Of Science Degree -
Kazan, Russia
Kazan, Russia01.1996
Certification
- Coronal polishing.
- Pit and fissure sealants.
- CPR
Languages
Fluent in English and Russian.
Volunteer Experience
St. Patrick’s School, Wadsworth, Illinois, 2003, Present, Help kids in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade in Computer Technology Class, as well as helping teachers and teacher aids in classrooms.
References
- Dr. Harpster 402-719-7755 (Burkey Orthodontics)
- Melissa Harrison 262-945-8711 (Lead Clinical Assistant)
- Dr. Eric Eisen 847-444-0022
- Dr. Kenneth N. Milin,,847-446-5868
- Terri Stanley, Associates For Family Dentistry , 847-662-3100, ext.110
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Paul Burkey Orthodontics
08.2024 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Eisen Orthodontics
03.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Clinical Assistant
Dr. Paul Burkey Orthodontics
11.2011 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant
Kenneth N. Milin, D.D.S. and Associates
04.2011 - 11.2011
Dental Assistant
Associates For Family Dentistry
09.2010 - 04.2011
Master's Of Science Degree -
Kazan, Russia
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