Amanda Ross
Crowley,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience in oral surgery and complex case management requiring multiple phases of procedures as well as IV and oral sedation monitoring. Excelled in patient care and team collaboration, mastering digital and analog workflows and IV sedation techniques. Recognized for enhancing patient retention through exceptional service and skilled in advanced dental procedures. Proficient in Exocad design and fabrication of prosthetics, as well as intraoral scanning and facial scanning, contributing to successful treatment outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician
Dr. Ravi Doctor, DDS, DABOI, DICOI, FAAID
03.2017 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, gum rejuvenation, and all oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs. Specialized training in IV and oral sedation monitoring. I am certified to place an IV under doctor supervision in the state of Texas.
- Created analog dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Responsible for pre-surgical and post surgical care and instructions. I follow up with all surgical patients the day after procedures and update doctor on patients status.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and assisting in creating tailored treatment plans accordingly with the doctor.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically. I have some cross training for front office answering phones and scheduling recall patients for hygiene and other necessary procedures.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures such as Vertical and lateral sinus window lifts, bone grafting, gum rejuvenation, AOX, soft tissue management, ridge augmentation, partial extraction therapy, implant placement and retrieval, block bone grafting, extractions, cleft palate repair and many other procedures resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Supported dentists during the administration of IV and oral anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Responsible for design and fabrication of crowns, bridges, nightguards, and retainers, and essix trays.
- Responsible for IV placement and blood draws for the creation of PRF and sticky bone.
- Responsible for vital documentation and monitoring during IV and oral sedation procedures.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Mint Leaf Dental
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Education
Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXNursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXPhlebotomy Technician
Southwest Phlebotomy
Amarillo, TX01-2017
Dental Assisting
National School of Dental Assisting
Frisco, TX01-2014
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
Crowley, TX05-2007
Skills
- Trained on in digital workflows for crowns, bridges, smile design, AOX design, nightguards, retainers, and other appliances
- Trained in Exocad for designing crowns and bridges as well as AOX design
- Intraoral scanning experience with Carestream, Medit, iTero
- Ability to take CBCT scans used for diagnosis and airway assesments
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Certified for IV placement for sedation
- Blood draws for sticky bone formation and PRF membranes
- Trained in facial scanning using Instarisa for AOX design and surgical planning
- Some spanish speaking ability
- Trained with multiple world famous surgeons including Dr Juan F Gonzalez, Dr Simon Oh, Dr German Lee, Dr John Heimke, and Dr Maurice Salama
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Proficient with 3D printing, milling, staining and glazing
- Trained with Voxel using photogrammetry
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant
License #128933
Specialty: Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Expiration Date: 2/28/2025
Phlebotomy Technician
Southwest Phlebotomy
Certification for IV Placement
Specialized Training Courses
- 2017- Southwest Phlebotomy Certification course for Phlebotomy Technicians
- 2017 - Digital Smile Design with Dr. John Heimke
- 2018 - Southwest Sedation Education with Dr. Sean Sefikar
- 2019 - Assisted in Teaching a MegaGen Live Surgical Implant course with President of MegaGen, Joel Gonzalez
- 2019 - Soft Tissue Management Course / Modified VISTA Technique with Dr. Manuel De La Rosa
- 2019 - Assisted in live surgical cadaver course at AAID conference in Las Vegas with Dr. Ravi Doctor
- 2022 - Sinus Lift Course in Redwood California with Dr. Ihab M Hanna
- 2022 - Instarisa Facial Scanning and digital AOX workflow course with Dr. Art Mirelez
- 2023 - AOX live surgery course with Dr. Tarek Assi
- 2023 - AOX live surgey course with Instarisa and Dr. Art Mirelez
- 2023 - Soft tissue management and tunneling course with Dr. Ihab M Hanna
- 2023 - Exocad training for crown, bridge, and AOX design with ORCA and Dr. Art Mirelez
- 2023 - ORCA Missions trip to Guatemala for a week of advanced AOX cases using zygomatic implants as well as ptrygoid implants and cleft palate repair. Total of 56 arches done in 7 days with prosthetic design and delivery.
- 2024 - IV placement certification
- 2024 - 4 week IV sedation certification course with Randy Pigg
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician
Dr. Ravi Doctor, DDS, DABOI, DICOI, FAAID
03.2017 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Mint Leaf Dental
07.2014 - 12.2015
Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Nursing
Tarrant County College
Phlebotomy Technician
Southwest Phlebotomy
Dental Assisting
National School of Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
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