Crystal Cummings
Danvers
Summary
Orthodontic Assistant seeking part time work, extensive experience in providing chairside assistance and ensuring exceptional patient care. Known for strong collaboration skills and effectively adapting to changing needs. Proficient in dental radiography, sterilization procedures, and patient records management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
North Shore Orthodontics
06.2018 - 11.2024
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as changing colors, changing wires and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Assisted in placing and removing orthodontic appliances. Full records including taking Panos, Cephs, and 3D scans (ITERO).
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, laser appointments, and appliance installations.
- Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned the more difficult procedures and challenging patients.
- Taking alginate impressions, pouring stone models. and making retainers.
- Being the on call emergency line for weekends and days that the office is closed.
- Processing instruments in accordance with sterilization, and disinfecting protocol.
Crew Leader, Day Laborer
Manchester Cleaning Co.
05.2007 - 06.2016
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
Education
Radiology Certification -
Boston University
Boston, MA01-2018
Licensed Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA11-2017
Skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Bracket removal
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Orthodontic emergencies
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Instrument sterilization
- Retainer fabrication
- Impression pouring
- Orthodontic software proficiency
- Orthodontic patient scheduling
- Dental impressions
- Orthodontic consultations
- Orthodontic lab communication
- Emergency treatment
- Reception support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teeth cleaning
- Personable communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- OSHA Certified
- Licensed Dental Assistant
- Radiology Certification
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
North Shore Orthodontics
06.2018 - 11.2024
Crew Leader, Day Laborer
Manchester Cleaning Co.
05.2007 - 06.2016
Radiology Certification -
Boston University
Licensed Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
North Shore Community College
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