Autumn Callahan
Athens
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience at Madison Dental Care, skilled in dental impressions and digital X-ray proficiency. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment. Recognized for building rapport with patients, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, and supporting team efficiency during complex procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Madison Dental Care
04.2018 - 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
Assist To Succeed
Decatur, AL12-2016
Ardmore High School
Ardmore, AL05-2016
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Dental material handling
- Electronic charting
- First aid training
- Continuing education commitment
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Madison Dental Care
04.2018 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant -
Assist To Succeed
Ardmore High School
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