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Alicia Matson

Mason City,IA

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Mason City, IA
07.2020 - Current
  • Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

Registered Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Snohomish County
Mason City, IA
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
  • Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
  • Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
  • Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
  • Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newman Catholic
Mason City, IA
05-2007

Skills

  • Intraoral radiography
  • Postoperative care
  • Dental impressions
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Patient scheduling

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant since June of 2016
  • Expanded Fuctions Certified
  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
07.2020 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Snohomish County
10.2018 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Newman Catholic

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