Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Stephanie Ziegler

Fort Worth

Summary

Professional dental care assistant with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Coppell Orthodontics
05.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Facilitated positive patient experience by addressing concerns and providing empathetic support throughout their treatment journey.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and treatment areas, ensuring safe and hygienic environment for every patient.
  • Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
  • Assisted patients with adjustment appointments, new bondings, appliance education, as well as Invisalign care

Orthodontic Assistant

Henderson Orthodontics
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
  • Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
  • Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.

Dental Assistant

103 Orthodontics
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for orthodontics, including adjustments of braces, appliances, and Invisalign care
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.

Dental Assistant

Bright Healthy Smiles
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in providing high-quality treatment to patients, ensuring a smooth workflow.
  • Primarily worked closely with the Orthodontic team, which included patient care for new patients, adjustments, Invisalign, and appliances

Dental Assistant

Lil Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • 4-handed dentistry
  • Maintained Infection Control
  • Treatment setup and breakdown
  • Fluoride application
  • Dental charting with Open Dental
  • Inventory assessment
  • Shocking, flushing, and running lines for water tools
  • Training new employees
  • Assisted with the following procedures: pulpotomy/ssc, anterior and posterior composite fillings, sealants, space maintainer insertion and removal, extractions, silver diamide fluoride, papoose use, making impression material and pouring impression after taken
  • Experience with nitrous oxide and general anesthesia
  • Obtain consent for papoose, extractions, nitrous oxide, and silver diamide fluoride
  • Referral information for ortho
  • Taking and uploading x-rays

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • HIPAA knowledge
  • Strong Dental Radiography - FMX, Pano, Ceph
  • Patient Relations
  • Strong Manual Dexterity
  • Collaboration within a team
  • Health History
  • Strong work ethic
  • Experience with Eaglesoft, Boomerang, Open Dental, Dentrix, and Ortho2
  • Infection Control
  • High Attention to Detail

Certification

  • AHA Basic Life Support/ CPR Certification effective 2/13/25 - 2/13/2027
  • Registered Dental Assistant effective 4/18/24 - 6/30/26
  • Radiation Safety Certification obtained May 2019 via VWCC
  • Oral Radiography/ X-Ray Certification obtained December 2020 via VWCC

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Coppell Orthodontics
05.2024 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Henderson Orthodontics
02.2023 - 05.2024

Dental Assistant

103 Orthodontics
12.2022 - 01.2023

Dental Assistant

Bright Healthy Smiles
01.2022 - 01.2023

Dental Assistant

Lil Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
07.2021 - 08.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Virginia Western Community College

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies

University of North Texas

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Stephanie Ziegler