Michelle Salem
Half Moon Bay
Summary
Dedicated Orthodontic Assistant with a decade of experience in high-volume practices. Expertise in promoting Invisalign and braces, educating patients on treatment options, and delivering exceptional care. Recognized for maintaining a sterile environment and enhancing operational efficiency through strong teamwork and communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
David Constant & Curtis Contro
Palo Alto
09.2021 - Current
- Promoted Invisalign and braces services to enhance patient options.
Developed marketing strategies to increase awareness of orthodontic treatments.
Conducted presentations to educate patients on benefits of clear aligners and braces.
Collaborated with dental teams to ensure seamless treatment processes. - Utilized acquired skills to deliver exceptional customer service, improving patient satisfaction.
- Assisted orthodontist during patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared and organized dental instruments and materials for treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and orthodontic care.
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Orthodontics
Pacifica
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Prepared materials and passed instruments to the dental provider during procedures.
- Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments and instruments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
- Expose Cephalometric and Panoramic X-rays as well as Orthodontic photography
- Take impressions for appliances or retainers
- Knowledgeable with Invisalign scans, bonding attachments, trays, and submitting cases
- Educate patients on general oral health care.
- Monitor patient flow and assist in the management of multiple operations simultaneously
- Coordinated scheduling and handled phone calls for appointments.
- Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked.
- Scanning documents into the patient file
Orthodontic Assistant
Alborzi Orthodontics
Half Moon Bay
05.2015 - 05.2015
- Adjusted and changed orthodontic wires to ensure optimal fit and comfort for patients during appointments.
- Took impressions for appliances and retainers to assist in accurate treatment planning.
- Assist in Orthodontic procedures
- Take photographs and x-rays
- Sterilized and processed dental instruments to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patient care.
Dental Assistant
Sonrisas Community Dental Center
Half Moon Bay
05.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted dentists during various dental procedures in a clinical setting.
- Took bite wing and full mouth x-rays to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Documented and assisted in tooth charting to ensure comprehensive patient records.
- Captured preliminary impressions of patients' teeth for diagnostic purposes.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant Degree
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05-2015
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- X-ray exposure
- Impressions taking
- Invisalign scanning
- Orthodontic photography
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient education
- Scheduling management
- Team collaboration
- Market research
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
Training
- Orthodontic Assistant, 05/01/15, Alborzi Orthodontics, Half Moon Bay, CA, Assist in Orthodontic procedures., Take photographs and x-rays., Sterilize and process Dental Instruments., Adjust and Change wires., Take Impressions for appliances and retainers.
- Dental Assistant, 05/01/15, Sonrisas Community Dental Center, Half Moon Bay, CA, Assist in general dentistry procedures., Take bite wing and full mouth x-rays., Document and assist in tooth charting., Take Preliminary Impressions.
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
David Constant & Curtis Contro
09.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Orthodontics
06.2016 - 08.2021
Orthodontic Assistant
Alborzi Orthodontics
05.2015 - 05.2015
Dental Assistant
Sonrisas Community Dental Center
05.2015 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant Degree
College of San Mateo