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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Shannon Holmes

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Dynamic Orthodontic Assistant with proven expertise at Children Dental Fun Zone, excelling in patient preparation and braces adjustments. Renowned for exceptional interpersonal communication and a proactive approach to teamwork, ensuring high patient satisfaction and effective treatment outcomes. Certified in CPR/AED, I prioritize infection control and maintain clinical efficiency in all procedures.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Children Dental Fun Zone
04.2024 - Current
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • 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.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.

Ortho Assistant

360 Orthodontics
01.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Ortho Assistant

Dr E
08.2022 - 12.2024

placing braces,removing braces,repo braces,placing appliances,customer service,taking impressions,placing permanent retainers,anything that has to do with ortho i was there to do the job. Greeting guest in with friendliness and professionalism.

Education

Dental Assistant Ortho Assistant - Dental Assistant Ortho Assistant

UEI College
Encino, CA
07-2016

Skills

  • Patient preparation
  • Braces adjustments
  • X-ray imaging
  • Impression taking
  • Orthodontic procedures
  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Elastics placement
  • Orthodontic archwire changes
  • Orthodontic bonding
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Bracket removal
  • Orthodontic patient satisfaction
  • Orthodontic debonding
  • Orthodontic emergencies
  • Orthodontic bracket placement
  • Instrument sterilization
  • X-ray processing
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Orthodontic clinical efficiency
  • Retainer fabrication
  • Orthodontic study model trimming
  • Oral impressions
  • Orthodontic appliance adjustment
  • Patient education
  • Impression pouring
  • Infection control
  • Orthodontic treatment planning
  • Orthodontic photography
  • Orthodontic care
  • Orthodontic instrument sterilization
  • Instrument preparation
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Patient care standards
  • Oral hygiene
  • Instrument tray preparation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Achieved dental school by completing all courses with accuracy and efficiency.

completed my OA classes received OA certificate.

Certification

  • Coronal Polishing Certificate - [State] Department of Health or [State] Dental Association.
  • Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • OSHA Certified
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
  • [State] Driver's License

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Children Dental Fun Zone
04.2024 - Current

Ortho Assistant

360 Orthodontics
01.2023 - Current

Ortho Assistant

Dr E
08.2022 - 12.2024

Dental Assistant Ortho Assistant - Dental Assistant Ortho Assistant

UEI College
Shannon Holmes