Anthony Gil
Pomona
Summary
Dynamic Orthodontic Assistant with extensive experience at Ismiles Braces, skilled in dental impressions and patient data gathering. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a friendly demeanor, I effectively educated patients on oral hygiene and ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, enhancing patient comfort and safety during procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Ismiles Braces
10.2024 - Current
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Orthodontic Assistant
360 Orthodontics
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant
Chino Family Dental
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Federal Work Study Student
American Career Institute
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
No Degree - Orthodontic Assistant
The Valley School For Dental Assisting
Downey 04-2021
No Degree - Dental Assisting
American Career College
CA04-2020
Skills
- Appliance fabrication
- Patient data gathering
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient intake procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental impressions
- Infection control
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Leadership
- Itero scan
- Invisalign etc
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Ismiles Braces
10.2024 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
360 Orthodontics
05.2022 - 09.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
09.2021 - 03.2022
Orthodontic Assistant
Chino Family Dental
07.2020 - 08.2021
Federal Work Study Student
American Career Institute
11.2019 - 02.2020
No Degree - Orthodontic Assistant
The Valley School For Dental Assisting
No Degree - Dental Assisting
American Career College
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