Vicmelys Cordero
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic Orthodontic Assistant with extensive experience at Perfect Smile Doc, skilled in orthodontic wire changes and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while optimizing workflow efficiency. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, ensuring high-quality care and improved health outcomes for patients. Committed to excellence in orthodontic procedures and patient follow-up.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Perfect Smile Doc
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted orthodontists in patient care and treatment procedures, ensuring comfort and safety during visits.
- Prepared and maintained clinical equipment, optimizing workflow efficiency in the office environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.
- Managed patient records using dental software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Took x-rays (Panoramic and Cephalometric), facial and intraoral photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth.
- Assisting during orthodontic procedures, such as bracket placement and wire adjustments, broken brackets, debonbs.
- Scanning for Invisalign treatment and bonding of the attachments.
- Fabricating retainers for after orthodontic treatment including modified retainers for Phase I.
Dental Assistant
Dental Office Alejandro Williams
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in patient preparation and management, ensuring comfort and care during procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental practice management software.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas according to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with dental team to improve workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisting on general chair-side duties for general dentistry; dental prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, visualization of crown preparation and root canal.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Comprehensive Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Greater Southern Tier Boces
Elmira, NY12-2024
Skills
- Chart updating
- Skilled in elastic positioning
- Orthodontic wire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Bracket removal
- Orthodontic emergencies
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Sterilization techniques
- Retainers making
- Orthodontic patient follow-up
- Retainer fabrication
- Oral impressions
- Impression pouring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medical charting
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
Radiology certificate
Infection Control certificate
CPR certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Perfect Smile Doc
01.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Office Alejandro Williams
06.2018 - 01.2019
Comprehensive Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Greater Southern Tier Boces