Melinda Cork
Gresham,OR
Summary
My name is Melinda.
I graduated from Portland Community College in 2021,
I am EFODA and RHS certified. I have nearly 5 years experience as an orthodontic assistant.
I was hired by Sessions Orthodontics after graduating.
At Dr Sessions office I was trained in 3M twin brackets and Invisalign Aligners.
In June of 2024 Dr Sessions merged with Dr Dischinger and I trained in Spark Aligners and exposed to some training with Damon brackets.
I am an enthusiastic, friendly, caring, patient individual who loves coffee and learning new techniques and everything orthodontics has to offer. I am an excellent team player and I love working in the fast pace environment.
Patient care is of the utmost importance to me and I love answering patient and/or parent questions, addressing any concerns and walking through their treatment plan with them and watching their smile change throughout the process.
I think I would be an excellent asset to your team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Dischinger and Sessions Orthodontics
Lake Oswego, OR
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Trained new staff on office procedures, enhancing team efficiency and service delivery quality.
- Using Itero for intraoral scans.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, improving overall workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Contributed to a welcoming and professional office environment by maintaining cleanliness and adhering to all safety protocols.
- Improved practice reputation by consistently receiving positive patient feedback on compassionate and professional care.
- Increased practice efficiency, managed multiple patient appointments simultaneously without compromising care quality.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized clinical environment to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with orthodontists to implement treatment protocols tailored to individual patient needs.
Orthodontic Assistant
Sessions Orthodontics
Lake Oswego, OR
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted in patient preparation for orthodontic procedures, ensuring comfort and compliance with treatment plans.
- Delivered exceptional patient care by effectively communicating treatment processes and addressing concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment outcomes using electronic health record systems.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized clinical environment to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with orthodontists to implement treatment protocols tailored to individual patient needs.
- 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.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with orthodontic procedures and providing clear explanations of treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Portland Community College
Portland, OR12-2021
Associate of Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06-2009
Skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Bracket removal
- Orthodontic patient satisfaction
- Orthodontic debonding
- Orthodontic emergencies
- Instrument sterilization
- Orthodontic team collaboration
- Patient education
- Orthodontic software proficiency
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Wire bending
Certification
- RHS License - December 2021
- EFODA -December 2021
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Dischinger and Sessions Orthodontics
06.2024 - 02.2026
Orthodontic Assistant
Sessions Orthodontics
12.2021 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Portland Community College
Associate of Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Mt. Hood Community College