Experience

Union Dental

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Orthodontist Dental Assistant

  • 2014 - Present

  • Handled basic procedures, including creating molds for retainers and replacing wires, bands,and coil springs• Recorded images of teeth throughout the use of braces to provide updated imaging for thean orthodontist to assess patient progress• Collaborated with multiple orthodontists, following instructions and aided in complex orthodontic procedures

• Registered Dental Assistant

  • Oct 2012 - Present

  • Acted as the face of the dental office by welcoming 100+ weekly patients, comforting them,scheduling them, and answering any questions about dental care or procedures• Evaluated 400+ monthly patients by taking their vitals, updating their medical history, andpreparing data during the exam and treatment for the doctor• Obtained and accurately took radiographs of patients using standard dental equipment• Managed and stocked 100% of treatment areas, and dental-related facility inventory to ensurestreamlined patient care• Assisted in performing routine dental cleanings and other dental procedures utilizing 4-handeddentistry techniques• Fabricated 100+ monthly mouth guards, temporary crowns/ bridges, custom impression trays,casting models as needed• Placed composite for Class I, V, and VI restorations with the doctor’s management• Analyzed medical documents to select and assign the correct procedure, treatment, and diagnosiscodes• Conveyed important health, insurance, and payment information to patients, allowing 100% ofpatients to make informed decisions about their care• Systematized billing and insurance details from patients and followed up with 15+ insurancecompanies to help file claims



Western Dental & Orthodontics

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dental Assistant

  • 2010 - 2011

  • Scanned patient care documents into patient charts and ordered medical records from 15+ outside medical/dental clinics or hospitals • Assisted doctor during 75% of treatment procedures using the 4-handed dentistry technique • Monitored blood pressure and pulse before starting treatment while following all guidelines • Managed infection control by preparing and sterilizing 100% of instruments and equipment • Informed patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures • Organized various dental materials, including cement, amalgam, composite, and impression materials