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Rosalva Morales

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Diligent Orthodontic Assistant with background in providing quality patient care and maintaining clinic flow. Strong skills in patient education, orthodontic appliance adjustments, and digital radiography. Demonstrated talent for building relationships with patients to ease fears and create positive experiences. Previous work includes significant contributions to improving the efficiency of office operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Funzone dental
Reseda, California
01.2024 - Current
  • Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
  • Assisted in managing patient emergencies effectively.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Assisted orthodontist in selecting, preparing, and placing orthodontic appliances.
  • Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
  • Utilized dental software to update patient records and process digital images.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
  • Assisted with the fitting and adjustment of orthodontic appliances.
  • Took Itero scan of teeth to create dental appliances and study models.
  • Took itero scans of teeth for Invisalign treatments.
  • Delivered Invisalign and bonded attachments.

Orthodontic RDA

Funtastic dental
Long Beach, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and care for braces or other appliances.
  • Took Itero scan of teeth to create dental appliances and study models.
  • Took itero scans of teeth for Invisalign treatments.
  • Delivered Invisalign and bonded attachments.
  • Fit bands for orthodontic appliances or braces.
  • Assisted with full bondings and phase I treatments.

Orthodontic RDA

Berro DDS
Long Beach, CA
09.2003 - 01.2007
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and care for braces or other appliances.
  • Took impressions of teeth to create plaster models for use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Removed braces or other orthodontic appliances at the end of a successful course of treatment.
  • Applied dental apparatus in patients' mouths to realign teeth.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

• Fit bands for Orthodontic appliances or braces.

Education

RDA - Dental

RDA Program
Long Beach, CA
01-2004

Skills

  • Diagnostic x-rays
  • Orthodontic photography
  • Orthodontic appliance adjustment
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Palatal expander adjustment
  • Dental impressions
  • Instrument preparation
  • Bracket removal
  • Orthodontic archwire changes
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Orthodontic care
  • Orthodontic clinical efficiency
  • Impression pouring
  • Chart updating
  • Orthodontic bracket placement
  • Orthodontic instrument sterilization
  • Orthodontic bonding
  • Orthodontic debonding
  • Headgear fitting
  • Elastics placement
  • Invisalign
  • Itero scan
  • Band fitting

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Funzone dental
01.2024 - Current

Orthodontic RDA

Funtastic dental
01.2023 - 01.2024

Orthodontic RDA

Berro DDS
09.2003 - 01.2007

RDA - Dental

RDA Program
Rosalva Morales