Taylor Crosby
Walterboro,SC
Summary
Diligent Orthodontic Assistant with solid background in orthodontics, providing exceptional chairside assistance and patient care. 7 Years experience as an Orthodontic Assistant and 1 year experience as Clinical lead / Director. Efficiently managed orthodontic procedures and maintained sterilization protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in dental radiography and patient records management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Cox Orthotics
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by maintaining well-organized inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
- Trained new orthodontic assistants on proper techniques and protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across the practice.
- Contributed to the expansion of practice clientele through excellent customer service and strong rapport-building skills with patients.
Orthodontic Assistant
Charleston Orthodontic Specialists
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using oasis and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Front Desk and scheduling duties.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took payments through orthofi.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
Orthodontic Assistant
Reagin Orthodontics
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed orthodontic procedures such as normal adjustments, banding's/bonding's, and scans for Invisalign.
- Made impressions of teeth for essix retainers and other oral fixtures.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colleton County High School
Walterboro, SC06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SCDental Assisting
Carolina Career School
09.2018
Skills
- Personable communication
- Inventory management
- Inventory replenishment
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient care standards
- Patient flow management
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Diagnostic x-rays
- Dental impressions
- Orthodontic software: Knowledgeable in oasis, dolphin, tops, cloud9, ortho trac software
Certification
- X-ray certification , - 2018
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Cox Orthotics
04.2022 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Charleston Orthodontic Specialists
12.2019 - 04.2022
Orthodontic Assistant
Reagin Orthodontics
01.2018 - 10.2019
Dental Assisting
Carolina Career School
High School Diploma -
Colleton County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
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