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Wanda Reyes

Lake Worth,FL

Summary

Driven Orthodontic Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Nicolas Orthodontics
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
  • 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.
  • Trained new orthodontic assistants on proper techniques and protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across the practice.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance during complex orthodontic procedures, minimizing patient discomfort and promoting successful outcomes.

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Domeyer Smiles
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.


Dental Assistant

Community Smiles
2019 - 2021
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

Education

CDA - Dental Assisting

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL
2019

Skills

  • Impression Taking
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Oral Evaluations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Medical Charting
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Personable Communication
  • Dental Radiography
  • Oral Hygiene Techniques
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Orthodontic archwire changes
  • Elastics placement
  • Orthodontic supply inventory
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • CDA License - 2021
  • CPR Certification

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Nicolas Orthodontics
05.2023 - Current

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Domeyer Smiles
06.2022 - 05.2023

Dental Assistant

Community Smiles
2019 - 2021

CDA - Dental Assisting

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

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