Rosa Galvan

Orthodontic Assistant
Primary 619-788-1745
alexrgfresno@yahoo.com
1010 100th st. apt#1121
Everett, WA 98208

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with an organization to make a positive impact and experience long term career growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harbour Pointe Orthodontics, Mukilteo, WA 03 / 2008 - 06 / 2008
Jacqueline de Leon-Estes, DMD, MS
Orthodontic Extern (under supervision)

-Assisted up to 50 patients daily, ranging from teenagers to adults. Made adjustments to correct crooked teeth, assisted in treating
accident victims, and fix problems related to TMJ. Duties included insertion of arch wires, fitting of bands, taking intra and extra oral
photos etc (Completed school externship 150 hours.)

Straight Pearls Orthodontics, Woodinville, WA 06 / 2008 - Present

Majed Moawad DMD, MPH, MS
Orthodontic Assistant

-Assist a minimum of 80-95 patients daily with problems ranging from crooked teeth to TMJ complaints. Assist in Edgewise
Orthodontics primarily on young children to adults. Perform a wide range of reversible intra-oral and extra-oral orthodontic procedures
under the direction of the orthodontist. Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Clean and sterilize materials,
instruments, and equipment. Prepare orthodontic trays for a wide variety of orthodontic procedures. Set up necessary instruments,
equipment and materials. Assure that these setups are properly arranged in the operatory room in accordance with infection control
principles. Procedures include examination, dental radiographs, oral hygiene instruction, fitting bands, taking intra and extra oral
photos, insertion of arch wires. Anticipate the orthodontists’ need at each stage of the procedure. Handle Invisalign treatments and
procedures.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Orthodontic Assistant Skills

• Fully Expanded Ortho Assisting

• CPR Certified

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• OSHA/WISHA Training
• Adult Tooth Charting

• Strong organizational, interposal and anticipation skills.

• HIPAA Training

• Excellent manual deftness.

• Bilingual- Spanish / English
 • Alginate Impression

• Able to take X-rays

• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

EDUCATION

Everest College, (Everett), WA

-Dental assistant. 2008