Melissa Picciano

Dependable, Dedicated, and Self Motivated Team Player seeking to excel in a position where I can apply my clinical experience within the Dental Industry in a positive, fast paced, and team focused environment. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Lead EFDA - Dr. Bowens and Associates

(2011-04)

• Proficient with Anterior and Posterior Composite and Amalgam Restorations, Coronal Polishing, Fabrication of Temporaries, and all other dental assisting duties

Lead EFDA - Immedident

(2009-08 - 2011-08)

• Proficient with Anterior and Posterior Composite and Amalgam Restorations, Coronal Polishing, Fabrication of Temporaries, Digital x rays, and all other dental assisting duties

Dental Instructor Program Manager (Day) - Ohio Institute of Health Careers

(2005-08 - 2009-08)

• Instruct up to 30 adult students in the proper aspects of dental lab techniques and chairside assisting in a functional lab setting including, but not limited to: Study Models, Fabrication of Crowns and Bridges, General Chairside Assisting Techniques, and Infection Control.
• Provide Classroom instruction in Dental Materials, Dental Sciences, as well as, coordinate and test students on appropriate material and calculate grades at end of quarter.
• Assist students with coaching and counseling on an as needed basis to ensure completion of the program

Treatment Coordinator, Records Coordinator - Ray Orthodontics

(2003-01 - 2005-08)

• Educated patients about treatment options and procedures
• Obtained and processed extra oral and intra oral radiographs, facial photographs, and study model impressions.
• Managed Invisalign cases including delivery and instruction
• Provided Orthodontic Assistance when needed by practice Dentists

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting National Board

Radiology License - Dental Assisting National Board

EFDA (Licensee) - Sinclair Community College (2008-08 - 2009-08)

EFDA - Sinclair Community College (2008-01 - 2009-01)