Allison Lord
Dawsonville
Summary
Experienced dental professional with a strong background in dental assisting. Adept at providing support during dental procedures and delivering exceptional patient care. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced work environments and effectively collaborate with dental teams. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills, consistently fostering positive experiences for both patients and colleagues. Cross-trained to handle front desk responsibilities, including patient scheduling and insurance verification, further enhancing overall practice efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Gainesville Endodontics
06.2020 - Current
- Chairside assistance in dental procedures
- Maintained Infection control protocols
- Patient communication and empathy
- Post-operative instructions and follow-up care
- Scheduling and appointment management
- Billing and insurance verification
Dental Assistant Instructor
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop innovative teaching methods that increased overall student satisfaction within the program.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning experience and improve over time.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure content aligned with industry standards and best practices for dental assistants.
- Increased student engagement in lectures by incorporating real-life case studies from the dental profession.
- Supported the program''s accreditation process by ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and documenting positive student outcomes throughout the curriculum.
Internship
Parrish Childs Dental
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Took radiographs for new patients
- Assisted with perio charting
- Took impressions for temporary crowns
Internship
Causey Orthodontics
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Sterilized instruments and cassettes
- Removed bands from brackets and placed new bands
Internship
Lanier Dental Partners
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Seated and prepared patients for examination
- Passed instruments and materials to dentist
- Disinfected rooms and placed new barriers for next patient
Education
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -
Lanier Technical college
05.2020
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient education
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
Personal Information
Title: EFDA
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Board certification
- Expanded Functions Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant Instructor
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
01.2022 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Gainesville Endodontics
06.2020 - Current
Internship
Parrish Childs Dental
01.2020 - 05.2020
Internship
Causey Orthodontics
10.2019 - 12.2019
Internship
Lanier Dental Partners
08.2019 - 10.2019
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -
Lanier Technical college