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Yolanda Grinder

Ceres

Summary

Reliable Orthodontic Assistant with strong knowledge of orthodontic practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

West Orthodontics
Modesto, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Scan for IDB, Retainers and Appliances
  • Bond IDB
  • Place and remove arch wires
  • Bonding and banding
  • Sterilization
  • X-ray pano
  • Oral hygiene instructions
  • Stocking

Orthodontic Assistant

Western Dental
Ceres, CA
04.2002 - 09.2023
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Preformed intraoral photos, panoramic and cephalometric x-ray.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Assisted with fitting and adjusting orthodontic appliances and materials like bands, brackets, Niti and Steel wires for patients.
  • Preformed intraoral scanner.

Orthodontic Assistant

George Kaprelian
Sunnyvale, CA
04.1997 - 12.2001

Education

Dental Assisting

Clayton College
San Jose, CA
1989

High School Diploma -

South Hills High School
West Covina, CA
06-1987

Skills

  • Taking X-Rays
  • Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
  • Treatment Room Setup
  • Exam Room Setups
  • Oral Hygiene Techniques
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Dental Radiography
  • Intraoral Scanner
  • Inventory Management
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Supply Ordering
  • Patient Records Gathering
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
  • Chart updating
  • Orthodontic archwires changes
  • Orthodontic bonding
  • Orthodontic deboning
  • Orthodontic bracket placement

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

West Orthodontics
09.2023 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Western Dental
04.2002 - 09.2023

Orthodontic Assistant

George Kaprelian
04.1997 - 12.2001

High School Diploma -

South Hills High School

Dental Assisting

Clayton College
Yolanda Grinder