Orthodontist Assistant Resume Examples

Orthodontist Assistants provide support to orthodontists with patients who need corrective procedures on their teeth to improve alignment and spacing. A typical resume sample for Orthodontist Assistant should mention duties such as preparing patients for procedures, helping them to feel comfortable, taking X-rays and photographs, creating molds of patient’s bite, sterilizing tools, and scheduling appointments. Those interested in an Orthodontist Assistant career should be able to demonstrate the following skills in their resumes: customer service, dexterity, being able to follow instructions, attention to details, effective communication, and infection control. An Associate’s Degree in dental assisting is usually required.

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Candidate Info

2

years in workforce

2

years at this job

Orthodontist Assistant

Answered phones and scheduled appointments for local orthodontist
Retrieved and documented charts
Prepared the orthodontist's workspace in advance of appointments
Provided assistance during patient check-ups
Developed X-rays
Learned to take and fill impressions for retainers
Taught patients how to properly care for their braces and retainers

Candidate Info

5

years in workforce

1

year at this job

AS

Individual Studies

BA

Healthcare Management

Health Science Career Studies

Orthodontist Assistant

Prepare trays appropriately after review of daily scheduled procedures and treatments like bonding, debonding and broken bracket repairs. Perform required procedures, including placement of orthodontic appliances, excess cement removal, Impressions for appliances, pour up models, taking full records including taking Pano, Cephs, and 3-D scans.
Educating patients on proper oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing techniques.
Maintained clean and sterile environment according to clinic guidelines.

Candidate Info

6

years in workforce

3

months at this job

AS

Associate of Science

Orthodontist Assistant

Made dental impressions along with taking orthodontic records
Placed wires and bracket ties
Took Panorex and Cephlomteric x-rays
Instructed patients on after-care and making sure oral care is maintained -Sanitized Cleaned instruments

Candidate Info

4

years in workforce

1

year at this job

Clinical

Orthodontist Assistant

Assisted the doctor with patient care and treatment as bracket placement, direct and indirect bond of porcelain and traditional brackets, fits bands, removes cement from bands, change arch wires
Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays
Take impressions for initial and final models
Invisalign and banding of Invisalign attachments
Adjustments

Candidate Info

3

years in workforce

3

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Orthodontist Assistant

Assist the doctor with patient care and chart treatment.
Obtain diagnostic records such as study models, intra and extra oral photographs, Cephalometricand Panoramic x-rays.
Perform aseptic sterilization techniques.
Place brackets, bands, orthodontic arch wire and retie ligatures.
Assist with Invisalign treatment by taking PVS impressions and placing attachments.
Counsel patient and parent the importance of oral hygiene and nutritional care for their teeth while in orthodontic treatment.

Candidate Info

4

years in workforce

4

years at this job

Orthodontist Assistant

Work directly with the doctor in applying, adjusting and removing braces

Work independently on patients
Take and download digital photos an x-rays
Order supplies
Sure Smile scans on patients and models
Take impressions and make study models
Answer phone and schedule appointments

Candidate Info

22

years in workforce

15

years at this job

Education

Scheduling Coordinator-orthodontist Assistant

Assist the Doctor in all aspects of Orthodontics
Taking calls from current and new patients using a multi line phone system
OrthoTrac Software proficient
Filing and maintaining electronic patient charts
Processing financial transactions, posting and processing end of day totals
Maintaining and updating recall lists

Candidate Info

11

years in workforce

2

years at this job

HS

Fashion Design

AAS

Fashion Retail Management

Biomedical Informatics

Orthodontist Assistant

Take Records; Photos, Panoramic, Cephalometric and Occlusal X- Rays
Produce Essix retainers, Study Models and Manage Inventory
Assist in bonding Braces with Micro Arch, Ceramic and Innovation-R Brackets

Candidate Info

7

years in workforce

2

years at this job

BA

Criminal Justice

Radiation Safety

License

Orthodontist Assistant/front Desk Associate

Oversee and assist 7 resident Dr.'s with Ortho procedures
Take impressions, intra-oral photos, measurements and X-rays, for patient records
Fit and insert retainers, wires, bands, brackets and ligatures
Set-up and assist orthodontist with laser and implant procedures
Fit and deliver appliances
Prep patients, materials and instrument trays for procedures
Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by orthodontist
Take and record medical and dental histories of patients
Schedule appointments and submit insurance claims

Candidate Info

40

years in workforce

13

years at this job

Orthodontist Assistant

Ordering appliances
Giving patients instructions on care and use of braces and appliances
Adjustment and placement of braces

Candidate Info

2

years in workforce

7

months at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Orthodontist Assistant/reception

Eval Deband/Wire Changes

Sterilization
X-rays-Records
Debands
Loose Bonds

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