Professional Summary

 

Dental assistant highly familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of multiple area's of Dentistry. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with all patients.

 

Licenses

 

Ohio Radiographers license current

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certificate current

CPR current

 

Skill Highlights

 

Dental x-rays expertise

Dental equipment maintenance

Digital radiology professional

Handpiece care proficiency

 

Knowledge of most dental procedures

 

Appointment scheduling proficiency

Infection Control (ICE)

OSHA training

Front office procedures expertise

Patient educator

 

Professional Experience

 

August 2006 to Current

Dr. Rockland A. Ray Elyria, OH

Dental Assistant/ OSHA safety coordinator /O.R. assistant   

 

Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.Expertly filed patients' charts and processed billing and payments.Managed invoices and transaction receipts.Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.Taught staff about the latest dental research and techniques.Consistently ensured the functioning and sterilization of equipment being used.

Assisted Dr. in all surgeries at hospitals and surgery centers.

March 2000 to August 2006

Drs. Gene and Sharon Henderson Elyria, OH

Dental assistant/ Front desk   

 

Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.Expertly filed patients' charts and processed billing and payments.Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.Recommended products and devices for patients' home care.

 

Education and Training

 

1998 Lorain County JVS Oberlin, OH

Certificate Dental assisting

 

1995 Elyria High School Oberlin, OH

GED