Naisha Saylor
Tampa,FL
Summary
Empathetic orthodontic assistant with a several-year background working in the dental health industry. Skilled at making patients feel comfortable by providing thorough information regarding procedures. Competent and diligent in performing procedures. Warm and kind with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Torres Orthodontics
Tampa, FL
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
Orthodontic Assistant
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Verified insurance coverage for prospective patients prior to treatments being rendered.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Leadership training
- Office Management
- Insurance Verifications
- Proficient in Lab work
- Treatment Coordinator
- EFDA Certified
- 5 years of experience chairside
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Torres Orthodontics
02.2021 - 10.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
06.2015 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration
St. Petersburg College