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Amanda Nagel

Gowen,MI

Summary

A highly qualified and detail-oriented dental professional who excels at organization, communication, and customer care. As a Dental Assistant with over 20 years’ experience, I am one who understands common dental procedures, maintains focus, and keeps the office running smoothly, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Possesses good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Bruce A. Jackson II
10.2002 - 07.2022
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2024

Skills

  • Dentrix software proficiency
  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Sealant Application
  • Infection Control
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction

Certification

  • CPR
  • Administration of Local Anesthesia
  • Administration of Nitrous Oxide

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Bruce A. Jackson II
10.2002 - 07.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Grand Rapids Community College
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