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AMY LEER

Suffolk

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Edinburgh Family Dentistry, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and infection control. Known for enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to manage inventory efficiently, ensuring seamless operations and optimal resource allocation in a fast-paced environment with more than 30 years of experience.

Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Edinburgh Family Dentistry
06.2013 - Current
  • Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance for all procedures, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Fabricated and cemented provisional crowns and bridges.
  • Fabricated bleaching trays, dental models and essex retainers.
  • Designed and milled E4d crowns,
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.

Dental Assistant

David Jones DDS Cosmetic Dentistry
04.2004 - 06.2013
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient relations
  • Proficient in E4d crown fabrication
  • Treatment room breakdown
  • Patient education
  • Dental material handling
  • Electronic charting
  • Restorative procedures
  • Inventory management
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Oral surgery
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Dental terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • OSHA regulations
  • Chair-side support
  • Oral X-rays
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Edinburgh Family Dentistry
06.2013 - Current

Dental Assistant

David Jones DDS Cosmetic Dentistry
04.2004 - 06.2013

No Degree - General Studies

Anne Arundel Community College

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