ANGELA WEAVER BARROW
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Registered Dental Assistant
Experienced Lead Dental Assistant with a proven track record of implementing patient education, managing inventory, and training new team members. Skilled in collaborating with dentist to improve treatment procedures, reducing errors, and improving patient satisfaction. Committed to patient safety, team productivity, and delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Thomas J Mcdonald
12.2016 - Current
- Performs expanded functions as needed for patient care.
- Cad cam; scanning, designing, milling, staining and glazing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Registered Dental Assistant
Nimkee Dental
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures; this includes taking digital x-rays and mounting, charting, packing amalgams, making temporary crowns, taking impressions and ordering.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Business Management, Advanced Dental Certificate - Registered Dental Assistant
Delta College
University Center, MI04.2008
Skills
- Excellent communication skills and patient care
- Dependable; able to work independently and with groups; positive attitude and very flexible
- Excellent clinical, lab and leadership skills; seventeen years’ experience
- Great computer skills which include Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Microsoft Office and many more
- Infection control proficiency; OSHA/HIPPA coordinator
- Oral sedation
- Attention to Detail
References
Rochelle Roberts
Registered Dental Hygienist
St. Johns, MI 48879
(517)763-6032
Kaysey Brabaw
Registered Dental Hygienist
Midland, MI 48640
(989)450-7669
Chad Gordon
Dental Health Products
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)581-1687
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Thomas J Mcdonald
12.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Nimkee Dental
04.2013 - 01.2017
Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Business Management, Advanced Dental Certificate - Registered Dental Assistant
Delta College
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