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Liliana Ruiz

Forney,TX

Summary

Reliable assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Clear understanding of orthodontics. Motivated to learn, grow and exel in the dental field. Looking for a long term orthodontic office where my skills can be utilized.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assistant

Shaw Orthodontics
07.2020 - Current
  • Direct bond of brackets and Invisalign attachments
  • Indirect bond (Inbrace) engaging and disengaging of smart wires
  • Scan patients and submitted for Invisalign or appliances
  • Prepared and inform patients on treatment procedures
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • 3D printing, fabrication of Essix retainers
  • Maintenance of 3D printers and alcohol bath
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Prepared Panoramic, Cephaletric and Orthodontic photos





Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Theurer Orthodontics
12.2011 - 06.2020
  • Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Ralph Waugh
01.2004 - 12.2011
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Education

Dental Assisting

American Technical Institute
Dallas, TX
01.2003

Skills

  • Texas Registered Dental Assistant
  • Inbrace certified
  • CPR certied
  • Itero scan
  • 3D Printers, Formlabs, Epax
  • Essix retainer fabrication
  • Bilingual
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Intraoral Photographs
  • Twin brackets, self-ligating brackets, Damon
  • Motion, Herbst, MARPE, TADS

Timeline

Clinical Assistant

Shaw Orthodontics
07.2020 - Current

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Theurer Orthodontics
12.2011 - 06.2020

Oral Surgery Assistant

Ralph Waugh
01.2004 - 12.2011

Dental Assisting

American Technical Institute

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