Alyssa Bulich
Joliet,IL
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 8 years of successful practice building relationships with patients and colleagues while continuing education in all aspects of dentistry. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal outcomes for the patients, practice, and team. Attentive and prepared dental assistant dedicated to achieving goals set in the work place environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Fairway Family Dental
Geneva, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of assistants providing guidance, training, and supervision to ensure optimal performance and a cohesive working environment
- Educated patients chairside state of the art modern day technology to allow for greater case acceptance rates
- Assisted chairside with the dentist in various dental procedures providing a sterile and organized work space
Dental Assistant/Hygiene Team Leader
Village Green Dental Center
Aurora, IL
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted hygiene team in managing daily operations, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.
- Organized and facilitated regular meetings with the team to discuss progress and plan for future success
- Monitored workflow and identified areas for improvement in order to maximize productivity levels documenting individuals hygiene production for bonus' and payroll.
- Conducted performance reviews for each individual member of the team, providing feedback where necessary.
- Working in complex surgery cases providing adequate care to patients during sedation and procedures
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Advanced Family Dental
Crest Hill, IL
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Implemented a system of success to allow for cohesive achievement and positive results for the hygiene team
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatments to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, and periodontal charting
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ordered new items when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventative care measures and post-treatment instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
01.2022
Diploma -
Plainfield South High School
01.2017
Skills
- Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend
- ITero Digital scanning
- Cerec Sirona digital scanning
- Cerec design, mill, stain, glaze, bake
- Digital x-rays, CBCT, Panoramic
- Reading x-rays
- Four-handed dentistry
- Night guard/ whitening tray fabrication
- Provisional crown fabrication
- Cord packing
- Crown seating
- Patient education
- Surgical extractions, bone grafting, suture removal
- Simple extractions and post operative instructions
- Single Implant placement (Blue Sky Bio, Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Bio Horizon, Astra)
- Restoring implants
- All on X cases
- Wisdom teeth extractions (impacted/erupted)
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Sterilization Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- Supply Ordering
- Medical Records Management
- Detail-Oriented
Accomplishments
- American Safety and Health institute - ( CPR and basic life support) EXP. 05/2025
- Apple Dental Care - Chicago (Coronal and Sealants Certifications)
- HIPAA and OSHA compliant
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Fairway Family Dental
09.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant/Hygiene Team Leader
Village Green Dental Center
09.2018 - 09.2021
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Advanced Family Dental
08.2015 - 01.2018
Diploma -
Plainfield South High School
High School Diploma -
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn