Alana West
Crawfordsville,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with extensive experience in patient care excellence, disinfection, and sterilization. Proven ability to collaborate with dentists and educate patients, driving improved outcomes and efficient office operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
All Smiles Dental
Crawfordsville, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing dental instruments
- Supported dental procedures by efficiently managing chairside tasks and patient comfort
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to enhance outcomes
- Collaborated with dentists to execute treatment plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols
- Front Desk duties. Patient check in and out, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, and manage the schedule daily to keep appointments running on
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental software system in Dentrix
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and safety protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials weekly for front and back office.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Crawfordsville, IN
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Lead Dental Assistant
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Increased efficiency in dental treatments by proficiently assisting in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by participating in regular team meetings and suggesting process enhancements.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients with the use of a Trios
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Altschul Orthodontics
Crawfordsville, IN
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted in patient care during orthodontic procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Prepared and organized treatment areas, maintaining cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of orthodontic supplies, facilitating timely reorders as needed.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Education
Dental Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette05-2008
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Patient care excellence
- Sealant application
- Dental radiography certification
- Digital dental records
- Oral hygiene education
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Restoration placement
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Henry schein dentrix
- Denture adjustment
- Surgical extractions
- Supply ordering
- Customer service
- Dentrix practice management software
- Appointment scheduling
- Coronal polishing and fluoride application
- Expanded Functions
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
All Smiles Dental
04.2023 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2020 - 04.2023
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Altschul Orthodontics
09.2015 - 05.2019
Dental Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana