
Melissa Jagger
Orthodontic Assistant
Dedicated assistant helping dentists with basic procedures for years. I am hard working and a quick learner due to which I have been able to learn the essential skills of dealing with patients and carrying out the instructions of dentists. I wish to learn further and be able to prove that I am an important part of the work line. I aspired to be a dentist and being an assistant is the closest to my dream therefore I am very passionate about it.
Marital StatusMarried
Freelance AvailableYes
RelocationYes
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Date of Birth1980/03/12
Work Experience
(June 2013 to Present)13 years & 1 month
Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic Assistant
I am responsible for handling the minor operations and procedures of patients.
I attend patients by appointments and ensure that their problem is attended as soon as possible.
I am responsible for handling basic toothaches, X-rays for dentists' attention, root canal assistance and also fillings.
I attend patients by appointments and ensure that their problem is attended as soon as possible.
I am responsible for handling basic toothaches, X-rays for dentists' attention, root canal assistance and also fillings.
(February 2011 to May 2013)2 years & 4 months
Dunham Associates
Orthodontic Assistant
I was responsible for looking after the patients as they walked in. I recorded their condition and also did an oral inspection.
It was my duty to look after the patient and ensure instant relief.
I helped the doctor with basic procedures such as root canals, fillings and retainer fittings.
It was here that I learnt the basics of every procedure and also learnt how the office files and paperwork is maintained for future reference of each patient.
I was responsible for secretarial duties such as booking appointments and handling payments.
It was my duty to look after the patient and ensure instant relief.
I helped the doctor with basic procedures such as root canals, fillings and retainer fittings.
It was here that I learnt the basics of every procedure and also learnt how the office files and paperwork is maintained for future reference of each patient.
I was responsible for secretarial duties such as booking appointments and handling payments.
Education
(August 2007 to March 2009)1 year & 8 months
College of Schiences
Diploma-Clinic Care - Marketing
(September 1997 to May 1999)1 year & 9 months
State High School
High School Diploma - Management
Professional Skills
- Inspection
- Retainers
- File Keeping
- Teeth Cleaning
- X-Ray Machine Operation
- Administration
- Inspecting Patients
- Patient History
- Records
- Medicine Administering
Languages
English (US)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyAchievements
Achievements
Training
Personal Skills
- Efficient
- Careful
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Emotional
- Understanding
- Considerate
Activities & Interests
Travelling
Relaxing
Historic places
Web Surfing
TV
Eating
Reading
Gym