Orthodontic Assistant Resume
An orthodontic assistant is a special kind of dental assistant and is responsible for focusing on orthodontics. Their duties are similar to the duties of dental assistant. Their duties include disinfection, organization and preparation of all orthodontic materials and tools. They are also responsible for taking X-rays and making casts of the mouth and keep records of patient. They clean the braces and replace or remove ligatures. He or she also adjust or remove wires. Sometimes they are also responsible for administrative and clerical duties. They prepare patients for examination and prepare instruments for the orthodontist.
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Orthodontic assistant helps the orthodontist when carrying out procedures. They are responsible for completing other duties such as scheduling appointments and billing patients. Sometimes they need to do duties that are not some common.
Sample Orthodontic Assistant Resume
Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as orthodontic assistant for a reputed company.
Skills:
- Having previous orthodontic experience.
- Able to take X-rays.
- Excellent manual deftness.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Strong organizational, interposal and anticipation skills.
Work Experience:
Davis Dental, Lee's Summit, MO
Orthodontic Assistant
- Responsible for helping doctor with child and adult patients.
- Done duties such as insertion of arch wires, fitting of bands, taking intra and extra oral photos etc.
- Responsible for ordering clinical supplies, chart documentation, sterilization, taking and developing X-rays.
- Handled Invisalign treatments and procedures.
- Responsible for instructing patients on the use and care of their orthodontic appliances and fabricating essix retainers.
- Responsible for other official duties such as answering phones, scheduling phones and maintaining patient records.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Assisting
References: Available upon request.
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