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Andrea Bonney

Tupelo,MS

Summary

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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

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Collier Dental
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with health standards.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote recovery and health.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using electronic management systems, improving organization.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by setting up necessary instruments and materials, supporting seamless operations.
  • Supported the dentist during examinations and treatments, contributing to overall patient satisfaction and comfort.

Dental Assistant and Front Office Clerk

Dr. Beth Shelton Creative Smiles
10.2015 - 11.2019
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and preventive oral health practices to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing necessary materials for dental procedures.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using digital software, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • 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.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Robert H. Thornton Family Dentistry
02.2014 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated with dental team to streamline procedures, resulting in reduced patient wait times.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Dental Surgical Assistant

Dr. William F. Everitt III
01.1997 - 01.2014
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and ensuring sterile environments for procedures.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow during operations.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, providing real-time updates to surgeons.
  • Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety measures.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
  • Educated patients on preoperative and postoperative care instructions, improving recovery outcomes.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.

Automated Logistics Supply Specialist

US Army Reserve
04.1997 - 05.2005


  • Managed inventory levels for supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for operational readiness.
  • Conducted regular inspections of supply storage areas to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes and improve service delivery.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and timely payments.
  • Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.

Dental Lab Technician

Advanced Dental Laboratory
01.1993 - 01.1997

1993-1997

Waxing up crowns, bridges, painting models, and opaqing metal under porcelain.

  • Fabricated dental prosthetics to ensure precision and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with dental professionals to interpret prescriptions for custom dental solutions.
  • Assisted in the repair and adjustment of dental appliances based on patient feedback and lab standards.
  • Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
  • Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.

Education

Drafting Design Technology

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS

Information Technology

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • IV sedation monitoring
  • Room set up and preparation
  • Patient preparation and assistance
  • Surgical assisting
  • Oral surgery
  • Dental procedures
  • CPR certification
  • HIPAA compliance training

Affiliations

CPR


Mississippi State Board of Radiographs

Education and Training

United States,United States

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Collier Dental
01.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant and Front Office Clerk

Dr. Beth Shelton Creative Smiles
10.2015 - 11.2019

Dental Assistant

Dr. Robert H. Thornton Family Dentistry
02.2014 - 10.2015

Automated Logistics Supply Specialist

US Army Reserve
04.1997 - 05.2005

Dental Surgical Assistant

Dr. William F. Everitt III
01.1997 - 01.2014

Dental Lab Technician

Advanced Dental Laboratory
01.1993 - 01.1997

Information Technology

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston

Drafting Design Technology

Itawamba Community College
Andrea Bonney