Dental Assistant/ Photographer
Wildflower
2015 - 2023
- Basic orthodontic duties, photographer and videographer for staff and patients.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- 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.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
- Reduced appointment wait times with efficient room setup and breakdown between patients.
- Increased client satisfaction with professional-grade photographs.
- Handled lighting, composition and photo styling.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
