Chantelle Pruitt
Denver
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant with extensive experience providing excellent support during dental exams and procedures. Committed to fostering a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, reassured and confident in the care they receive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Kids Mile High Orthodontics
Thornton
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in adjustments of patient arch wires and elastic placements.
- Deliver aligners as well as place attachments at the beginning of treatment
- Scan for appliances as well as aligners
- Assist in debonding patients as well as taking and pouring impressions for retainers after treatment
- Created and delivered retainers for post-treatment care
- Deliver appliances such as RPE, nance, tongue cribs, and LLHA
- Ensured smooth clinic operations and patient comfort
- Assist in starts such as bracket placement and start care instructions
Orthodontic Assistant
Shine Orthodontics
Thornton
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Assisted orthodontists with patient procedures and treatments at Shine Orthodontics.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for dental procedures in a clinical environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care, enhancing their understanding and compliance during orthodontic treatment.
- Maintained a sterile and organized work area to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and elevate patient experience.
- Provided chairside support during braces adjustments and other orthodontic procedures.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers
- Proficient in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Assisted with the fitting and adjustment of orthodontic appliances.
Orthodontic Assistant
Comfort Dental Braces
Wheat Ridge
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided chairside support during braces adjustments and other orthodontic procedures.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Performed laboratory procedures including pouring models, trimming appliances, and fabricating retainers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arvada West High School
Arvada, CO04-2014
National School of Dental Assisting
Broomfield, COSkills
- Orthodontic procedures
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Orthodontic bonding
- Orthodontic debonding
- Orthodontic appliance adjustment
- Appliance delivery
- Aligner delivery and scanning
- Orthodontic emergencies
- Dental impressions
- Impression pouring
- Elastics placement
- Palatal expander adjustment
- Bracket removal
- Extractions
- Clinical assistance
- Sterilization protocols
- Inventory management
- Patient education
- Oral hygiene instruction
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Kids Mile High Orthodontics
03.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Shine Orthodontics
03.2023 - 04.2026
Orthodontic Assistant
Comfort Dental Braces
02.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Arvada West High School
National School of Dental Assisting