Catherine Moquin
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Seeking a job that can be remote or in the office, which can help me gain new skills. Not necessarily looking for orthodontic work, and open to a new career that will allow me to grow. I am open to staying in health care or branching out into something else that isn't strictly working with patients, like office work. I am empathic, skilled, and would love a chance to try something new.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Level orthodontics
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2024 - Current
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations within the orthodontic office.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene strategies related to orthodontic care.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to orthodontics whenever possible.
- Took dental x-rays and impressions of patients' teeth as directed by orthodontist.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Maintained patient comfort during dental procedures.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment after each use in accordance with safety protocols.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and equipment after each patient use.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
orthodontic assistant
RDA | SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS
Edmonton, Alberta
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Task included, opening/closing clinic, taking photos , x-rays , impression, taking care of patients which included: Archwire changes, repairing broken brackets, placing expanders, full bonds, debonds and assisting the orthodontics with appointments
records technician
RDA | PURE ORTHODONTICS
04.2017 - 11.2018
- For 9 months
- Successfully finished my orthodontic course
- Proceeded to work chairside as orthodontic assistant
- Task included, opening/closing clinic, sterilization, helping in lab, taking photos , x-rays , impression, taking care of patients which included: Archwire changes, repairing broken brackets, placing expanders, full bonds, debonds and assisting the orthodontics with appointments
New Dental Assistant
RDA | PONDENTAL
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Graduate that learn different abilities in the dental field and enhanced my potential in this excellent career
- Got the chance to assist in surgical cases, doing implants, sinus lifts, extractions, filings, root canals, crown preps, taking impressions, x-rays and helping the DDS with certain task such as placing dental dams
Dental Assistant
PRACTICUM STUDENT, ACADEMY DENTAL
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Student that had the chance to improve and learn new skills by working with a great supportive team
- Certificates Accredited RDA license
- First Aid course
- Page 2
Education
Ortho module -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada03.2018
RDA -
KDM Dental College International (accredited)
Edmonton, AB, Canada06.2016
Grade 12 Diploma -
École Maurice-Lavallée
Edmonton, AB, Canada06.2015
Skills
- Willing to learn and grow
- Patient
- Friendly
- Gentle
- Good listener
- Fast learner
- Bilingual in French and English
- I get my jobs done
- Good with teammates
- Open to new ideas
- A good communicator
- Can learn new software
- If asked, I enjoy giving feedback to help my work environment improve
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Team player
- Instrument sterilization
- Orthodontic practice growth
- Impression pouring
- Bracket removal
- Infection control
- Orthodontic clinical efficiency
- Orthodontic debonding
- Digital radiography
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Patient education
- Instrument preparation
- Space maintainer placement
- Orthodontic study model trimming
- Orthodontic appliance adjustment
- Orthodontic office organization
- Oral impressions
- Good with working with my hands and small details
Certification
- Accredited RDA license
- First Aid course
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Active at the gym
- Fan of the outdoors
- Enjoy camping
- Family and friends are important
- Playing board games
- Trying new activities
- Enjoy a routine
- Love travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Level orthodontics
01.2024 - Current
orthodontic assistant
RDA | SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS
11.2019 - 12.2023
records technician
RDA | PURE ORTHODONTICS
04.2017 - 11.2018
New Dental Assistant
RDA | PONDENTAL
09.2016 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant
PRACTICUM STUDENT, ACADEMY DENTAL
05.2016 - 06.2016
Ortho module -
University of Alberta
RDA -
KDM Dental College International (accredited)
Grade 12 Diploma -
École Maurice-Lavallée