Allison Canter
Bethel,OH
Summary
Skilled Certified Dental Assistant with extensive experience in multiple dental settings. Adept in infection control and dental radiography. Excels in patient education, enhancing patient retention significantly. Demonstrates proficiency in four-handed procedures, contributing to efficient and successful dental treatments. Renowned for exceptional teamwork and communication skills, ensuring positive patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Savvy Smiles
07.2024 - Current
- Promote a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increase patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Support dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Manage patient emergencies calmly and efficiently, coordinating with dental team members to provide appropriate care.
Dental Assistant
Cincinnati Dental Services
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Orthodontic Assistant
Rinaldi Orthodontics
04.2022 - 12.2023
- 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 appliances.
Dental Assistant
Cincinnati Dental Services Eastgate
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists’ evaluations.
Education
Dental Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Cincinnati, OH05.2015
Skills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Four-handed procedures
- Nitrous oxide supervision
- Electronic charting
- Infection control procedures
- Treatment room setup
- Proficient in Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend
- Team collaboration abilities
- Chair-side support
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Savvy Smiles
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Cincinnati Dental Services
01.2024 - 07.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Rinaldi Orthodontics
04.2022 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Cincinnati Dental Services Eastgate
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Dental Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
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