Orthodontic Assistant Resume
An orthodontic assistant performs duties similar to a dental assistant. He or she does preparation necessary for patients' treatment such as sterilizing tools for the orthodontist, preparing patients for dental checkup, filing up treatment forms and noting down patients' medical history. Some orthodontic assistants are trained in taking X-rays and making casts of the mouth. They clean the braces, replace or remove ligatures, and adjust or remove wires. They also perform administrative and clerical duties.
To show you can handle these types of duties, you must add your skills in assisting orthodontist, special training in taking x-rays of patients, preparing patients and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining patients' records in your resume.
Sample Resume
James V. Bledsoe
911 Norma Avenue
Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936-760-4197
Email: jvbledsoe@example.com
Objective:
A full-time position of an orthodontic assistant in a dental clinic and manage entire administrative, clerical, clinical and non-clinic tasks and offer best customer service to patients.
Summary of Skills:
- Knowledge of physiology and anatomy of mouth
- Skilled in taking patient x-rays, controlling infection, and administering local anesthesia
- Ability to assist orthodontist in any tasks for treating patients
- Expert in preparing patients and instruments for treatment
- Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Remarkable communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable with MS office applications and other dental-related software
- Outstanding customer service skills and telephone etiquette
Work Experience:
Orthodontic Assistant
Davis Dental, Conroe, TX
2011 - present
- Assist orthodontist during dental treatments
- Prepare patients and instruments for the orthodontist
- Take intra and extra oral photographs, insert arch wires and perform fitting of bands
- Maintain and order clinical supplies
- Make patients feel comfortable and answer their questions
- Maintain clean environment and sanitize the clinic thoroughly
- Take x-rays and administer anesthesia as instructed by the orthodontist
- Pull patients' charts for orthodontist review
- Instruct patients on the use and care of their orthodontic appliances
- Greet patients, answer phone calls, schedule appointments and maintain patients' records
- Assist patients in sitting on the treatment chair
Orthodontic Assistant
Painless Dental Clinic, Conroe, TX
2009 - 2011
- Assisted orthodontist in performing clinical procedures
- Encouraged patients in taking the treatment
- Discarded one-use supplies according to the Medical Waste Tracking Act
- Diagnosed and provided treatment in removing dental diseases
- Restored misalignment of teeth with tooth extraction, dental braces and Invisalign
- Educated patients on healthy eating habits and taking care of dental needs
Education:
Associate Degree in Dental Assisting
Brim College of Dental Education, Conroe, TX
2008
References:
Available upon request.
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Orthodontic Assistant Cover Letter
