Sarah Mulder
Washougal,Washington
Summary
Personable and motivated student with the intention of gaining admission into Gurnick Academy to obtain knowledge and success in the A.S. Magnetic Resonance Imaging program. Successful dental professional with 2-years experience in fast-paced dentistry environment. Well-rounded with strong skills in taking dental radiographs, communication, and patient safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Vancouver, WA
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, crowns, root canals and impressions.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, radiation regulations and applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and helping the healing process.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
Dental Assistant Intern
Orchard Hills Dentistry
Washougal , WA
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported office efficiency by answering phones, replying to emails and answering patient inquiries.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Dental Assistant Intern
Quality Dental Care
Vancouver, WA
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Education
Dental Assisting
Elite Dental Assisting Academy
Vancouver, WA06.2020
Dental Hygiene
Clark College (Some College)
Vancouver, WA12.2019
High School Diploma -
American Leadership Academy
Queen Creek, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Radiology Equipment
- Transportation Assistance
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Radiologic Technology
- Patient Engagement
- Workplace Safety
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- OSHA Regulations
- GIAC HIPPA Security Implementation
- Self-motivated professional
- CPR Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education documents covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Led implementation of digital x-ray system, optimizing workflow 20%.
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- HIPAA Certified
- OSHA Certified
- Radiology
- HIV/AIDS Certified
- BLS CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
07.2020 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant Intern
Orchard Hills Dentistry
02.2020 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant Intern
Quality Dental Care
02.2020 - 06.2022
Dental Assisting
Elite Dental Assisting Academy
Dental Hygiene
Clark College (Some College)
High School Diploma -
American Leadership Academy
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