Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Amanda Day

Spotsylvania,VA
Amanda Day

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training and certified in dental radiography, chairside assisting and infection control. Quick learner, successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients alongside a willingness to take on additional responsibilities.


Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Smile Brands INC

Infection Control Health Coordinator (C.D.A)
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding infectious disease management.
  • Supported efficient decision-making by maintaining accurate records of all infection control activities, including surveillance data, training documentation, and corrective action plans.
  • Enhanced employee knowledge retention by creating user-friendly reference materials highlighting key points from infection control trainings and policy updates.
  • Increased staff adherence to best practices by developing educational materials, facilitating trainings, and providing ongoing support.
  • Reduced the risk of infections by conducting regular audits, identifying areas of improvement, and providing targeted training to staff members.
  • Supported organizational growth by participating in the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring that they were properly trained in infection control practices before commencing work.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
  • Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatory before and after each procedure.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
  • Successfully assisted dentist/ hygienist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties while performing general chair-side duties for general dentistry & dental hygienist, all endo procedures, all oral surgery, and all Orthodontist procedures
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants. Helped dentists restore by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by taking impressions, fabricating, seating, and removing temporaries
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Constructing Creative boards, orchestrating employee events and or lunches, and implementing creative learning models or one-on-one's.

Docs Healthcare

Traveling Certified Dental Assistant
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.

Family First Dental

Certified Dental Assistant
04.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Assisted Dentist and all hygienists in providing top-notch dental care, ensuring efficient appointment times and patient satisfaction.
  • Supported dental professionals with necessary preparations for procedures, contributing to seamless patient experiences.
  • Coordinated with front office staff to ensure accurate billing and record-keeping, facilitating smooth administrative processes.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance during routine cleanings and examinations, enabling the doctor and or hygienists to focus on patient needs.
  • Conducted thorough pre-cleaning assessments, gathering valuable information on each patient''s unique oral health situation.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and providers in a clear and professional manner, improving overall understanding of treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail by accurately recording medical histories and updating patient files as needed.
  • Utilized specialized equipment such as iTero, Planmeca CAD, and Zoom to assist in delivering optimal dental care services efficiently
  • Supported dentists/ hygienist in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants. Assisted in coronal polishing.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Neibauer Dental Care

Hygiene Assistant
04.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted hygienists in providing top-notch dental care, ensuring efficient appointment times and patient satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with front office staff to ensure accurate billing and record-keeping, facilitating smooth administrative processes.
  • Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental appointment
  • Assisted in taking diagnostic x-rays of patients and iTero Scans ensuring the highest level of accuracy
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for hygienist and or doctor to view and evaluate.

Gateway

Dental Assistant
11.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Updating patient information in the Dentrix system, opening and closing the establishment daily, sterilization of instruments, insurance knowledge, helping doctor with procedures, maintaining inventory for the office and building, customer relations, recording patient information, sanitation of equipment(s) used, knowledge of dental procedures and expectations, light cleaning around the establishment, relaying patient concerns to dentist prior to appointment and or procedure, organizing, ETC.

Education

Germanna Community College
Spotsylvania County, VA

High school diploma or GED in Medical
03.2024

American Heart Association
VA

BLS from Healthcare
06.2023

Dental Assistant National Board
VA

General Chairside from Dental Assisting
03.2024

Dental Assisting National Board
VA

Radiation Health And Safety from Dental Assisting
08.2023

Dental Assistant National Board
VA

Infection Control from Dental Assisting
01.2023

Dental Assisting National Board
VA

CDA from Dental Assisting

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking & Time Management abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork Collaboration
  • Reliability, Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Infection Prevention Expertise
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills

Certification

  • NCRC
  • OSAP
  • BLS Healthcare: (ADA)
  • First Aid Certification: (ADA)
  • ICE: (DANB)
  • RHS: (DANB)
  • GC/CDA: (DANB)
  • DALE foundation CE certification for safety protocols and basic knowledge of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and possible dangers
  • DALE Foundation: Countless Certifications

Additional Information

Highly Proficient with Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend and Eaglesoft software. Proficient with iTero scanning and patient presentation, digital impressions through Planmeca with CAD. Also, proficient with administrating Intraoral scans CBCT scans, and Panoramic radiography's.

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