Amanda Maccarone
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced HARP certified Dental Assistant with 12 years of expertise in dental assisting. Excited to bring talent in assisting with dental procedures. Successful at maintaining patient flows by facilitating exam room turnovers, preparing patients for examinations and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Reliable Dental Assistant with experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Freeman Caro And Lands
Toronto, ON
10.2019 - Current
- Reduced appointment wait times with efficient room setup and breakdown between patients.
- Completed ongoing professional development courses, staying up-to-date on industry advancements for optimal patient care.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, and intraoral scans using iTero digital scanner.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through strict adherence to infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.
- Provided exceptional chair side assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Filling of Invisalign and IDB templates for deliveries.
- Taking patients records to monitor progress and prepare for oral surgery.
- Assisting Orthodontist with pre-op surgical patients with placement of surgical hooks and wires.
- Assisting Orthodontist with with placement of Incognito brackets, adjustments and placement of custom wires.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by maintaining well-organized inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
Orthodontic Assistant
Sabari Orthodontics
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Reduced appointment wait times with efficient room setup and breakdown between patients.
- Promoted positive patient experiences by building rapport and addressing concerns during appointments.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking alginate and PVS impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans using iTero scanner.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through strict adherence to infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.
- Provided exceptional chair side assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Placed metal and ceramic brackets, changed Niti/stainless steel wires, placed steel ties and sani ties.
- Filled Invisalign templates in preparation for Invisalign deliveries.
- Delivered Invisalign to patients by placing attachments, while maintaining excellent isolation to etch and bond.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan using TOPS software.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of various orthodontic appliances, enabling accurate preparation for each procedure.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took panoramic, cephalometric x-rays, and photographs, of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in the implementation of new technology for digital record keeping, streamlining office operations.
- Served as a liaison between the dentist''s office and local schools/community organizations creating awareness about oral healthcare.
Dental Assistant
Promenade Village Dental
Toronto, ON
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and extractions.
- Used Tracker software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Helped the doctor and dental hygienist complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Dental Assistant
Dr Gerald Topjian
Toronto, ON
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, charting and sterilization of instruments.
- Used paper charts to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities, extractions and taking impressions.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Medix College
Toronto, ON03.2012
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Romero
Toronto, ON10.2008
Skills
- Occlusal Registrations
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Detail-Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Organization and Prioritization
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Radiation Protection
- Treatment Room Breakdown/Setup
- Inventory Replenishment
- Autoclave Operations
- Emergency treatment
- Dental impressions
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Impression pouring
- Orthodontic arch wire changes
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Software knowledge of Wave, TOPS and Tracker
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Freeman Caro And Lands
10.2019 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Sabari Orthodontics
06.2017 - 10.2019
Dental Assistant
Promenade Village Dental
04.2015 - 07.2015
Dental Assistant
Dr Gerald Topjian
05.2012 - 09.2015
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Medix College
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Romero
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