An Ortho Assistant spends more time working individually with patients, instead of assisting the Orthodontist. The main responsibility and duties are listed on the Ortho Assistant Resume as – providing support to orthodontists with patients who need corrective procedures, preparing patients for procedures, helping them to feel comfortable, taking X-rays, and photographs, creating molds of patient’s bites, sterilizing tools, scheduling appointments; cleaning and polishing the teeth before the braces are applied, and giving the patient-specific instructions on brushing and flossing with braces.
Those interested in this career should be able to demonstrate the following skills in the resumes – manual dexterity; good hand to eye coordination, good communication and listening skills, attention to details; the ability to work independently; and good judging efficiency. An Associate’s degree in dental assisting is usually required.
Objective : Responsible for Using the Standards of Care as a guideline for treatment required, and the Healthy Mouth Baseline as a comparison, Assisting in identifying treatment required for patients and monitoring the results.
Actively assisted the orthodontist with treatment by preparing teeth for the placement of brackets and bands, prepare and secures orthodontic wires.
Motivated patients in order to achieve the very best results from orthodontic treatment.
Assisted in scheduling appointments (Dolphin and Eagle Soft).
Checked, educated and graded the patient's oral hygiene.
Created retainers (Essixs) and other orthodontic appliances, and prepares orthodontic study models.
Ensured appropriate disposal of toxic wastes.
Helped orthodontists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : Highly trained in the Ortho Assistant with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both assisting and presenting treatment options. Proactive and organized. Goal-oriented and dedicated to high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting aggressive business goals.
Skills : MS Office, Team Work.
Description :
Kept a patient's mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand orthodontist the necessary tools at the appropriate time.
Maintained dental charts and histories of patients treated (Dolphin and Eagles Soft).
Understood the verbal, assumed, and foreshadowed needs and wants of the Doctor, Hygienist, and patients to help improve efficiency and productivity of the practice.
Ensured time integrity for the Clinical Team, making sure that Doctor and Hygienist and patients time is never wasted.
Accurately prepared operatories with the correct instruments prior to each scheduled treatment to mitigate downtime.
Sterilized instruments to prepare each hygiene room for patient visits.
Understood and believe in what constitutes a Healthy Mouth, and compare each patients mouth to the standard using the Healthy Mouth Baseline as a tool.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS In Dentist
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : Front office skills, filing skills, Microsoft office, energetic, open mind, fast learner, Adhere to HIPAA and OSHA regulations, cashier experience, sales experience, medical billing and coding, dental experience, highly versatile, dedicated worker, dependable,time management skills.
Skills : Strong Written/verbal Communication Tremendous Customer Service Experience Microsoft Office -.
Description :
Adhered to HIPPA and OSHA guidelines/regulations.
Thoroughly documented patient treatments and concerns at every visit.
Taken photographs at every appointment and maintain updated radiographs.
Performed chairside assistance as needed.
Discussed and evaluated patient cases and treatment plans with doctor and team.
Isolated, prepared, and placed brackets on dentition(full bond).
Ensured proper wire adjustments at every appointment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MA In Dental Assisting
Ortho Assistant Resume
Headline : Seeking an Ortho Assistant position that will allow me to further my professional skills in the medical field using my knowledge and training to help individuals enhance their quality of life.
Skills : Athena, Greenway, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Prepared patient, sterilized or disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials.
Assisted the dentist during dental procedures.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Taken and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Cleaned and polished removable appliances.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AA In Healthcare Administration
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : Seeking an entry-level Ortho Assistant position in a team-oriented field that will enable me to utilize the skills I have learned and improve them with teaching and guidance. I have exceptional people skills, a strong work ethic, a professional demeanor, and great initiative.
Skills : Cleanings, Translation.
Description :
Assisted all patients in a professional manner.
Indirected bonding, Directed bonding, inserted removable and fixed appliances, took panoramic and cephalometric x-rays, replaced broken brackets, monthly arch wire changes, 3 and 6 month retainer checks, inserted new Invisalign/ aligner trays.
Explained procedures and directions to patients on how to care for braces and new appliances.
Floated to take over for other teammates who had new patients and tasks.
Kept records of patients visits and photos.
Scheduled new patients and monthly appointments.
Fabricated and fitted orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BS In Dental Assistant
Ortho Assistant Resume
Summary : A supervisor or dental assistant, secretary, medical billing. A friendly, loyal, and clearly dedicated individual who has the ambition to succeed in any given environment. A professional with an outstanding background in sales, consistently assume responsibility to complete projects within time and budget constraints, both independently and on a team.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Took impressions for retainers and appliances, fixed broken brackets, placed full set pf braces on, steal ties, cut wires.
Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
Counseled patients about proper nutrition and self-care programs.
Skillfully used hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces to remove hard deposits and stains from teeth.
Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments.
Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : As an Ortho Assistant, responsible for Advising the Appointment Coordinator when a patient requires additional (or less) time units than normal for their upcoming treatment to aid in scheduling efficiency.
Welcomed all new patients, obtained health records, recent x-rays and photographs.
Then assisted the Doctor on the initial evaluation and scheduled the patients accordingly.
Chairside Assistant.
Changed out patients o-rings on a regular basis, changed out wires and assisted Doctor on more in depth cases.
Occasionally took payments, filed patient charts/ paperwork and answered phone calls.
Updated patients medical history, record blood pressure, uncovers any new conditions, etc.
Assisted Hygienist in performing a comprehensive periodontal evaluation including probe depths, bleeding points, recessions, mobility, furcation, etc.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS In Dental Assistant
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : To profess my dental hygiene career; healing one mouth and smile at a time by educating, and treating oral gum disease in my local community, primarily through patient care. Meeting the oral needs of my community, for the improvement of oral and systemic health.
Skills : Dental Assistant, Planning Skills.
Description :
Reviewed medical and patient dental health history.
Took vitals, radiographs, and charted dental conditions or existing restorations.
Prepared clinical room for clinical procedures, anywhere from a prophylaxis cleaning to a root canal procedure, bone grafting, or extraction procedures, along with assisting the dentist through simple or invasive procedures.
Answered telephones.
Prepared patient, sterilized or disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist during dental procedures.
Recorded treatment information in patient records.
Used Standards of Care and Healthy Mouth Baseline as guidelines.
Help uncover patients Personal Motivators during the visit and record them in their charts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In General Education
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Assisting in building a Trust Factor with all patients, and also Assisting in uncovering patients Personal Motivators.
Skills : Planning Skills, Programming Manager.
Description :
Prepared tray appropriately after review of daily scheduled procedures and treatment.
Performed required procedures, including placement of orthodontic appliances, excess cement removal, and clipping and cinching wires.
Poured up models and made essix retainers.
Taken records (photos, imp,pano and ceph).
Became lead Ortho assistant and ordered supplies.
Educated the patients regarding the next steps that the Doctor will likely recommend. Uncover any issues or concerns that the patient may have and alert the appropriate person (e.g., Treatment Coordinator).
Logged-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse).
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Ortho Assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Assisting in meeting daily production goals for the Hygiene schedule. Assisting in using the intraoral camera on all patients as requested by the Hygienist/Doctor to highlight either problems/concerns/issues or the patient's healthy mouth.
Skills : Training Skills, Instructing Skills.
Description :
Maintained proper patient treatment records.
Gave pre and post-operative instructions - within the limits designated by the dentist.
Provided oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
Turned on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down
Stocked supplies in operatories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed
Informed Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered
Informed Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
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