educated patients on holistic dental care as it relates to overall health.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures and implemented techniques to calm anxious patients.
Verified patient insurance coverage and eligibility for dental services, filed pre-determinations and claims, investigated inaccuracies in accounts receivable.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and presented patient concern to doctor.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects as well as presented treatment plan cost to patients.
Orthodontic Assistant
Brian Smith Orthodontic
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
Assisted in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and attaching wires.
Organized administrative tasks such as filing documents, contacting dental offices for x-rays, and updating health history forms.
Educated young patients on importance of compliance wearing rubber bands and purpose of treatment.
Education
Biology
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-2025
Skills
Patient Counseling
Knowledgeable in MacPractice software
Continuous Professional Development
Electronic Charting and record gathering
Team Collaboration
Shadowing Experience-
Payne Dentistry- Susannah Payne: 4118 McCullough Ave, Ste 14 Olmos Park, TX 78212
Hours: 20
Volunteer and Extracurricular Activities
2022 Peru summer dental internship (hours: 68)
San Antonio Food Bank and Haven for Hope Community kitchen (hours = 400)