Athira Manoj

• Provided excellent chairside support as an orthodontic assistant during all relevant procedures
• Changed arch wired and ligature ties, assisted in bonding brackets, surgical exposure, and bonding of impacted and unerupted teeth
• Conducted debonding of metal and ceramic brackets as well as placed separators, bands, and removable and fixed appliances such as rapid palatal expanders, lingual holding arches, jasper jumpers, force springs, headgear, and reverse pull headgear
• Formed, maintained, and developed relationships with a wide-ranging patient base consisting of different oral health needs
• Maintained proper accordance with in-office, state, and federal health regulations; carried out infection control, equipment cleaning, and sterilization of work areas
• Identified patient needs and recognized specific conditions through thorough patient evaluations, including conducting digital scans for Invisalign treatments, CBCT scans, orthodontic records, and intra- and extraoral photography
• Promoted effective collaboration among staff members to drive accurate planning, effective treatments, superior teamwork, and maximized patient approval.

• Assisted dentist with all dental procedures while executing key support duties independently
• Provided patient care under supervision including polishing teeth and clinical crowns, applying fluoride and sealants, removing stitches, taking and recording vital signs, applying topical anesthetics and agents to reduce sensitivity and tooth decay, and performing pulp vitality testing
• Fabricated night guards and retainers and applied and removed rubber dams
• Advised patients on oral conditions, dental needs, and upcoming procedures in a clear and understandable manner to ensure awareness and comfort
• Carried out essential safety actions that included infection control, disinfection of work zones, sterilizing instruments, and securing hazardous materials
• Took X-rays and digital scans for crowns, night guards and removable appliances, as well as fabricated permanent crowns using CEREC machine
• Handled general office work to contribute to efficiency including charting periodontal recordings, handling phones, patient information, appointment scheduling, and related matters.

• Advanced clinical acumen through dental assisting that included exposure to a large number of patients, patient cases, and associated treatment plans
• Provided support during restorations, implant placements, crown and bridge preparation and cementation, simple and surgical extractions
• Polished teeth and clinical crowns, applied fluoride and sealants, removed stitches, recorded vitals, applied and removed of rubber dams for procedures, and applied topical anesthetic agents
• Organized materials and instruments meticulously ensuring that all necessary items were available for efficient workflow and optimal patient care
• Developed patient relationships through excellent communication, responding thoughtfully to questions and concerns, and by advising them on an array of oral health topics
• Performed infection control duties, equipment cleaning, and instrument sterilization in accordance with office policies, industry regulations, and instruction from dentists
• Took preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts, digital scans for crowns, night guards, and removable appliances, and X-rays for analyzing dental conditions while documenting key information and conveying vital information to dentists.

• Supported orthodontic procedures by providing vital laboratory assistance, including pouring alginate impressions and making diagnostic models, fabricating removable orthodontic appliances, sports guards, night guards, and removable retainers.

• Participated actively in clinical reviews, took detailed case histories, performed through intraoral and extraoral examinations, and developed accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plans
• Performed oral prophylaxis, deep scaling, and root planing while also demonstrating proper brushing techniques to patients for optimal oral hygiene
• Carried out tooth restorations using glass ionomer cement, amalgam, and composite materials
• Applied fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, and fabricated space maintainers; created removable prostheses and orthodontic appliances, and provided root canal treatments; prepared and cemented crowns, administered local anesthesia, and assisted in surgical extractions
• Conversed with patients about topics like proper dental care at home, foods that affect oral health, and considerations for the prevention of oral diseases in a personable manner
• Employed basic first aid and resuscitation techniques when necessary, maintained cross infection control, and sterilized work areas, tools, and equipment while adhering strictly to in-office and overall healthcare regulations
• Took dental radiographs on patients to identify critical conditions, determine needs and ensure specialized, well-tailored treatment approaches.

● Completed an internship under talented instructors to develop further knowledge of routine to advanced clinical work, different patient scenarios, and dental cases

● Rigorously honed dental skills and knowledge across key areas such as diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment planning in practical settings while applying theoretical learning from degree program

● Trained in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, oral medicine and radiology, pedodontics, preventive dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, public health dentistry, prosthodontics, crown and bridge, conservative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology, oral pathology and microbiology

● Formed a proficiency about the use of key dental equipment, materials, and technology in practical settings