Amy Waters Vinson
Bay Minette,AL
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with over twenty years of experience. Successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dixie Dental Center
Daphne, Alabama
01.2002 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and materials for efficiency.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental software systems.
- Adjust, reline and finish dentures
- Trained new staff on office protocols, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of work areas per health guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL 05.1999 - 12.2001
Skills
- Dental software
- Patient record management
- Radiographic imaging
- Equipment sterilization
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Dentrix proficiency
- Infection control procedures
- Team collaboration
- OSHA regulations
- Dental terminology
- Impression taking skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dixie Dental Center
01.2002 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Coastal Alabama Community College
05.1999 - 12.2001