Megan VanGlahn
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Orthodontic Assistant with a proven track record at North Fork Orthodontics, enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining dental appliance fabrication. Skilled in orthodontic bonding and demonstrating exceptional communication, significantly contributed to successful treatment outcomes. Leveraged digital dentistry techniques to improve restoration accuracy, embodying dedication and precision in every task.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
North Fork Orthodontics
12.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, intraoral scans, 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.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Front Desk Receptionist
Babylon Dental Care
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
Dental Lab Technician
Wiand Dental Laboratory
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current with industry techniques,
- Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
- Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as crowns, dentures, and implants with precision craftsmanship.
Education
Cosmetology
Artistic Academy
Morris Plains, NJFine Arts
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PASkills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic wire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Panoramic and Cephalometric X-rays
- Taking & Pouring impressions
- Intraoral scans
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
North Fork Orthodontics
12.2020 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Babylon Dental Care
04.2017 - 11.2020
Dental Lab Technician
Wiand Dental Laboratory
05.2014 - 01.2018
Cosmetology
Artistic Academy
Fine Arts
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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