Laila Pierce
Orthodontic Technician/ Procurement/ Implementation Specialist at Village Orthodontics- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Orthodontic Assistant
American Association of OrthodontistsSep, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED
PROMED Healthcare ServicesSep, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Village Orthodontics
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Orthodontic Technician/ Procurement/ Implementation Specialist
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Feb 2019 - Present
-Research and implement new and trending products, keeping the practice current with the latest technology and software -Monitor usage of dental inventory and place purchasing orders which allows the office to run efficiently and in the most cost-effective way -Work with fellow team members to achieve group targets that help the business thrive -Promote hygiene, whitening, and orthodontic products to patients which in turn helps with the businesses revenue and the overall oral health of the patients -Specialize in training fellow clinicians in Ulab Systems, 365 Printing 3D Printing System, Inbrace, Brius Technology, ClearCorrect, Invisalign, LightForce, Spark Clear Aligner System, etc. -Perform orthodontic adjustments such as wire changes, power chaining, elastic changes, and engaging exposed and ligated teeth which lead to creating beautiful smiles -Assist with bonding and adjusting orthodontic appliances such as herbst, expanders, bite guards, thumb habit appliances, lingual holding arches, distal jets, aligner attachments, bite turbos, standard braces, lingual braces, and lingual retainers -Scan patients for aligners, retainers, lingual braces, or appliances with Itero and Trios scanner -3D print models and manufacture aligners, splints, and retainers in the office which cuts down on outsourcing and patient wait time -Update patients' records with new treatment information using Cloud9 software to keep accurate documentation of procedures performed Show less
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Orthodontic Care of Georgia
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Feb 2019
-Created impressions of patients' teeth and gums to accurately document patients initial and final orthodontic records -Poured up impression trays with stone and used it to make retainers and other dental appliances -Took initial and final records for consults' and patients such as intraoral photos, panoramic x-rays, and cephalometric x-rays -Performed orthodontic adjustments such as wire changes, power chaining, elastic changes, and engaging exposed and ligated teeth which lead to creating beautiful smiles -Assisted with bonding orthodontic appliances -Debond braces and appliances -Assisted with orthodontic appliances such as herbst, expanders, lingual holding arches, distal jets, aligner attachments, bite turbos, standard braces, and lingual retainers -Updated patient records with new treatment information using Tops software to keep accurate documentation of procedures performed Show less
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MillerCoors
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Ambassador
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
-Promoted positive company image through customer service experiences -Applied communication skills and marketing knowledge to promote products and make sales -Maintained cheerful and upbeat attitude to engage and satisfy customers -Increased social media presence to promote specific brands and products -Increased client profits by establishing strong brand representation through face-to-face marketing -Built relationships and personalized future client development opportunities by collecting customer data -Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership Show less
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Education
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Georgia State University
Health sciences -
Gwinnett Technical College
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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