Lindsay Tomasic
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
High-energy orthodontic assistant seeking a position in the dental field. Offering extensive experience supporting patients and staff in fast-paced offices. Excellent communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
McMillian Orthodontics
Greensboro, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions (iTero) of patients' teeth and mouth.
- 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.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Education
Dental Assistant Degree - Dental Assisting
Piedmont Dental Assistants, INC.
Pleasant Garden, NC09.2021
Skills
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Medical Charting
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Procedure Support
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Orthodontic Photography
- Tool Retrieval
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Certification
x-ray certified
Additional Information
I have worked many roles within my office to maximize all of my skills. I have experience working a greeter and front desk position, lab experience with using a 3D printer and [software] to make patient models, make retainers, as well as working as a clinical assistant.
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
McMillian Orthodontics
04.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant Degree - Dental Assisting
Piedmont Dental Assistants, INC.
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