Orthodontic Appliance Fabricator, Lab Manager & Clinical Assistant
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Skills used and acquired
Experience
- Fabricated a wide range of custom orthodontic appliances, including retainers, expanders, space maintainers, and other fixed and removable devices, ensuring precise fit, function, and patient comfort.
- Managed the orthodontic laboratory operations, overseeing workflow, quality control, inventory of materials and supplies, and equipment maintenance to support efficient practice operations.
- Poured, trimmed, and prepared dental models from impressions; finished and polished acrylic appliances to high clinical standards.
- Maintained organized lab processes and documentation to ensure timely delivery of appliances for patient treatment schedules.
- Administered and maintained the TopsOrtho practice management software and associated server, ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and uninterrupted clinical and administrative operations.
- Performed routine system updates, troubleshooting, backups, and user support for TopsOrtho to keep patient records, scheduling, imaging, and treatment planning tools fully functional.
- Served as chairside assistant to Dr. Salvatoriello, providing direct clinical support during orthodontic procedures including bracket placement, wire changes, appliance adjustments, and patient preparation.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, mixed materials, transferred instruments, and assisted with impressions and model work to ensure smooth and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations while maintaining a professional and supportive clinical environment.
- Collaborated closely with the orthodontist and clinical team to support accurate treatment delivery and positive patient experiences.
- Appliance Fabrication & Lab Management
- Systems Administration (TopsOrtho)
- Chairside Assisting
