Marissa Goodfellow
Austin,TX
Summary
Skilled Orthodontic assistant commitment to achieving outstanding patient results. Proven track record in assisting with complex dental procedures, maintaining sterilized environments, and ensuring patient comfort. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced settings. Skilled in patient communication, chairside assistance, and using orthodontic tools and technology efficiently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Moody Orthodontics
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient treatment
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of various orthodontic appliances, enabling accurate preparation for each procedure.
- Ordering appliances
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Austin, TX
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Streamlined inventory management process, ensuring availability of necessary treatment supplies without overstocking.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by orthodontist.
Orthodontic Assistant
West Temple Orthodontics
Temple, TX
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Temple Dental Assistant School
Temple, TX09.2018
High School Diploma -
Belton High School
Belton, TX06.2016
Skills
- Chair side assisting
- Patient care and education
- Charting
- CBCT & Ceph
- Intaoral photos
- Itero scans
- Impressions
- Fabricating essix retainers
- Bonding and bracket placement
- Invisalign
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Moody Orthodontics
09.2024 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
09.2023 - 10.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
West Temple Orthodontics
01.2019 - 11.2021
Dental Assistant Certification -
Temple Dental Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Belton High School