Valeie Sanchez
Whittier,CA
Summary
High-energy orthodontic assistant /lab tech desiring position in dental field. Offering extensive experience supporting patients and staff in fast-paced offices. Excellent communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant/Lab Technician
FARMER ORTHODONTICS
07.2012 - 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.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant
Mier Orthodontic
Jupiter, FL
06.2005 - 06.2012
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Skills
- Orthodontic Photography
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Emergency Treatment
- Dental Appliances
- Denture Adjustment
- Diagnostic X-Rays
- Inventory Replenishment
- Dental Impressions
- Patient Care Standards
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Patient Education
- Impression Taking
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant/Lab Technician
FARMER ORTHODONTICS
07.2012 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Mier Orthodontic
06.2005 - 06.2012
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