MARTIN BUI
Richmond,TX
Summary
Understanding Orthodontic Assistant ready to bring excellent critical thinking and time management skills to an orthodontist's office. Skilled in supplying orthodontist with tools and equipment and ensuring sterilization of all tools and equipment. Committed to guaranteeing a safe and comfortable patient environment. Competent and diligent with knowledge of all dental medical terminology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Apple Dentist
RICHMOND, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment after each use in accordance with safety protocols.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating medical records.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Took dental x-rays and impressions of patients' teeth as directed by orthodontist.
Office Assistant
CATHY HOMECARE
RICHMOND, TX
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- [Language] Fluency in Vietnameseand English
- Emergency treatment
- Tray Organization
- Instrument Sterilization
- Diagnostic x-rays
- Infection Control
- Orthodontic photography
- Instrument preparation
- X-Ray Processing
- Data Entry
- Supply Ordering
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Treatment room setup
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling
- Schedule Management
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Apple Dentist
02.2021 - Current
Office Assistant
CATHY HOMECARE
12.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH
University of Houston