Mary DeCaussin
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Talented Orthodontic Dental Assistant with 15 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, obtaining Orthodontic
diagnostic records for treatment. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Quick learner
and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dr. Rebecca Bolon M.S. DDS
Indianapolis, IN
05.2021 - Current
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene instructions while in treatment with appliances.
- Sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Direct bracket placement, fit bands for orthodontic appliances, impressions for appliances and retainers.
- Pour and trim plaster for Essix retainers.
- Panorex, Cephalometric radiographs.
- Wire placement
- Deband including final records.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance
South Bend, IN
08.2011 - 11.2020
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- New patient consults, treatment plans, contract review with patients/parents.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Records including, panorex, cephalometric xrays, photos, alginate impressions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Direct bracket placement, fit bands for orthodontic appliances, and wire placement.
- Deband appliances including all final records.
- Assist in lab as needed.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Brace Yourself Orthodontics
South Bend, IN
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene instructions while in orthodontic treatment, and reviewing food restrictions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Wire placements.
- Fit bands for orthodontic appliances.
- Direct bracket placement.
- Deband and all final records taken.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Pontaic Business School
Pontiac, MICertificate - Dental Assisting
Mishawaka Dental Assisting School
Mishawaka, IN08.2010
Skills
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- New Patient Diagnostics Records
- New Patient Instructions
- Wire Placements
- Fit and Deliver RPE
- Infection Control and Sterilization
- Dental Radiograph License
- Band and Bracket Placement
- Bracket and bond removal
Timeline
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dr. Rebecca Bolon M.S. DDS
05.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance
08.2011 - 11.2020
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Brace Yourself Orthodontics
07.2010 - 08.2011
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Pontaic Business School
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Mishawaka Dental Assisting School
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