Annette Bartus
Saint Cloud
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dental Associates, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in dental radiography and infection control, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in mentoring, with a knack for resolving conflicts and improving team efficiency. Successfully trained multiple new employees and aids existing employees in improving their skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
05.2024 - 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.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
Dental Assistant
Midwest Dental
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Mentor/Trainer/Supervisor
Dental Associates
04.2012 - 09.2023
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Lead Dental Assistant/Trainer
Dr Kent Botsford
08.1999 - 04.2012
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
Education
Diploma: Dental Assisting - Dental
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05.1997
High School Diploma -
Goodrich High School
Fond Du Lac 06.1987
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Team Collaboration
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression Taking Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Midwest Dental
09.2023 - 05.2024
Mentor/Trainer/Supervisor
Dental Associates
04.2012 - 09.2023
Lead Dental Assistant/Trainer
Dr Kent Botsford
08.1999 - 04.2012
Diploma: Dental Assisting - Dental
Fox Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Goodrich High School
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