Tanya Corona
Seal Beach,CA
Summary
Professional in clinical implementation with strong expertise in healthcare systems and process improvement. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and training healthcare professionals. Valued for clear communication, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering reliability. I still currently hold a active State of California RDA. I have been in the Dental field for over 24 years.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Implementation Specialist
Glidewell Dental Laboratories
Irvine, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Highly experienced in designing and training with CAD / CAM.
- Installed, Calibrated, and tested Fastmill.io machine in accordance with pre-defined policies and procedures.
- Precision measuring and testing highly functioning equipment for Installation and Training for the Fastmill.io Milling System.
- White glove training given to Doctor's and their teams to gain excellent knowledge of design, milling and maintenance of their new Glidewell.io milling sysytem.
- Reviewing office case work and provide constructive feedback for improvements.
- Assisted learning and development in Glidewell.io training materials.
- Trained newly hired Implementation Specialist's to deliver Glidewell.io training to customers.
- Collaborated with Technical Support, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Managers.
- Technical concepts in concise written form, field service reports, and Installation / Training reports.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S)
Orthodontic RDA
Smile Makeover Of La
01.2013 - Current
- ITero Scans for Invisalign, Ortho FX, orthodontic appliances and study models
- Knowledge to swiftly and accurately work with Damon, incognito, innovation, smart clip, insignia and lingual brackets
- Extremely Knowledgable in placement of Carriere , forsus and MARA appliance
- Knowledge to execute the task of very accurately fabricating & placing U/L bonded lingual retainers in a timely fashion for the benefit of the patient as well as keeping accurate time according to the office schedule
- Knowledge of the Acceledent device as well as marketing the device for sales
- Knowledge to work with patients who have temporary anchorage devices
- Knowledge and accurate assistance in tooth exposure via laser
- Outstanding knowledge of Invisalign, placing elastics during Invisalign and slinging teeth that have individually fallen behind-Knowing if trays are properly seated and have been worn by patient 22 hours a day as instructed
- Knowledge of ClinCheck- helping patients understand the movement of their teeth
- Knowledge in placing Invisalign attachment’s as well as removal
- Knowledge of in direct prefabricated bonding
- Knowledge of fabricating exceptional Essex retainers
- Taking accurate photographs of patient intraoral before and after treatment results
- Hand piece care, bonding material care and instrument care for maintaining high quality work environment
- Exceptional patient care and kindness- Establishing a trusting relationship with my patients and their parents
- Exceptional Marketing and Sales skills
- Ortho II, Dolphin, Ortho Trac, topsOrtho
Orthodontic RDA
Summer Orthodontics
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Prompt and efficient bondings of U/L 6-6~ maintaining a saliva free area using the Nola while keeping the bonding material protected from light exposure ensuring the very best bond
- ITero and Lytho’s scanning in a very timely manner
- Responsibility of running an individual assigned column yet having the ability to multitask and see other patients if another assistant is possibly running behind to maintain patient satisfaction and schedule efficiency
- Repositioning of brackets, unscheduled repair of brackets, IPR for Invisalign, replacement of Invisalign attachment’s, placement of bite turbos, adjustment of Hawleys.
- Responsibility of all personal lab cases to be completed and ready for delivery upon patient appointment~ always being aware if the patient has rescheduled and staying in communication with the lab.
- Responsibility to call three patients at the end of every day from your schedule ( Care Calls) to let our patients know we were always available for them and that we cared.
- Knowledge of all the brackets as listed above in experience
- Knowledge of all bite correction appliances as listed above in experience
- Knowledge of Acceledent as well as sales/marketing of the device- Earned many bonuses
- Completion of new patient records as well as final deband records
- Outstanding Knowledge of fabrication & placement of U/L bonded retainers 3-3
- Intensive knowledge of Invisalign- Clin check- As well as knowing whether or not to move forward in trays if the patients teeth are not properly seating in their current tray- being extremely accurate on my documentation if one arch has surpassed the other and making absolutely sure the patient is aware of what is going on and why, before he or she leaves.
- Outstanding communication skills
Orthodontic RDA
Dr Andrea Feather~Feather Orthodontics
05.2005 - 12.2010
- Full bonding- Direct and indirect
- Banding of all 6’s – 7’s if necessary
- Full beginning and final treatment records
- Knowledge of bite correction appliances
- Knowledge of all elastic wear and giving patient education on placement
- Responsible for all personal lab work and maintaining Communication with the lab that the appliance would be delivered in office prior to patient’s appointment
- Exceptional teamwork and support of my fellow team members
- Knowledge in maintaining an exceptional relationship with my doctor and teammates to always set him/her up for success at all times.
Orthodontic RDA
Dr John Pearson Orthodontics
09.2001 - 05.2005
- Full bonding and bandings assisting the doctor by handing him all necessary material and instruments needed upon each quad-Being so efficient that the doctor would never have to look up at you – he would only raise his hand to continue placement of the brackets keeping his eyes on the patient at all times
- Knowledge of exceptional records upon starting treatment to final deband
- Knowledge of how to Solder hooks onto patient arch wires
- Knowledge on how to use the Steiner pliers in an effective and timely manner without breaking brackets
- Knowledge of the orthodontic Positioner
- Knowledge of headgear and very detailed patient instructions
- Consistently supporting my team members for the success of the practice and the patients
Education
Graduate -
Norco High
Graduate - Dental Assisting Program
Bryman College
Personal education, training and professional improvement
Levin Group consultants
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Skills
- Time management
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Patient safety advocacy
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- RDA License - State of California ( Current / Active )
Timeline
Clinical Implementation Specialist
Glidewell Dental Laboratories
01.2024 - Current
Orthodontic RDA
Smile Makeover Of La
01.2013 - Current
Orthodontic RDA
Summer Orthodontics
06.2010 - 01.2013
Orthodontic RDA
Dr Andrea Feather~Feather Orthodontics
05.2005 - 12.2010
Orthodontic RDA
Dr John Pearson Orthodontics
09.2001 - 05.2005
Graduate - Dental Assisting Program
Bryman College
Personal education, training and professional improvement
Levin Group consultants
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Graduate -
Norco High