Abigail Morris, RDH
Sherrills Ford,North Carolina
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Cutting-edge recent graduate
Cutting-edge recent graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Anesthesia certified!!!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Catawba Valley Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed patient appointments effectively, reducing wait times and maintaining punctual schedules.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Maintained accurate electronic records for each patient visit, streamlining documentation processes within the practice.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dental procedures
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques, leading to improved oral health habits at home.
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Promoted a positive clinic atmosphere by maintaining a professional demeanor and fostering strong relationships amongst classmates
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Dental Assistant
Austin Dentistry
01.2021 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Took dental impressions and scanned for dental materials
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Ordered supplied
- Cleaned office
- Tracked dental cases
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Worked front desk
Children's Ministry Assistant/Nursery Coordinator
Covenant Church
05.2022 - Current
- Supported pastoral staff by managing daily administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on spiritual leadership.
- Scheduled events and created a fun atmosphere for the children
- Lead the children in games and Bible studies
- Watched children age 0-12
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2024
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Administrative Support
- Attention to Detail
- Community Outreach
- Activity Planning and Leadership
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctuality
- Strong Organization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Email and Phone Etiquette
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Dentrix
- Laboratory Case Management
- Dental Radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Inventory Management
- Dental Material Handling
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental Assistant
Certification
Radiography certified
CPR/AED certified
Anesthesia certified
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Catawba Valley Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Children's Ministry Assistant/Nursery Coordinator
Covenant Church
05.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Austin Dentistry
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Catawba Valley Community College
Radiography certified
CPR/AED certified
Anesthesia certified
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