Alaina Huttenlocker
Silex
Summary
Compassionate dental professional with a strong background in assisting orthodontists and pediatric dentists. Proven ability in managing patient records, educating patients, and ensuring timely appointments. Committed to enhancing patient care and optimizing office efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Mennemeyer Orthodontics
Troy
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted orthodontist during patient procedures and treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for use.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and orthodontic care.
- Managed patient scheduling and ensured timely appointments.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Chesterfield Pediatric Dentistry
Chesterfield
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed patient records and scheduling using dental software.
- Communicated effectively with children to ease anxiety during visits.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry
O'Fallon
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted pediatric dentists during examinations and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with children to ease anxiety during visits.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
Education
High School Diploma -
Troy Buchanan Highschool
Troy, MO12-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Dental For Advanced Dental Assisting
Wentzville, MOSkills
- Assisting orthodontist
- Patient education
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient scheduling
- X-ray preparation
- Dental record management
- Time management
- Problem solving
Certification
EFDA in Orthodontics
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Mennemeyer Orthodontics
10.2022 - 01.2026
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Chesterfield Pediatric Dentistry
03.2022 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant
St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry
10.2019 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Troy Buchanan Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Dental For Advanced Dental Assisting