Barbara Garrison
Tacoma,WA
Summary
To obtain a position as a chairside dental assistant position where I can obtain the ability to educate patients on good oral hygiene care, provide support in routine procedures, and use the skills I have learned in my extensive training program.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Fircrest Children's Dentistry
Fircrest, WA
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by providing educational materials and addressing their concerns regarding dental procedures.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering exceptional customer service, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and referrals.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently before each procedure, setting up instruments and equipment as needed.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Ensured optimal oral health for pediatric patients with thorough teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to parents or guardians, promoting proper healing and recovery after dental treatments.
- Built rapport with young patients by engaging them in age-appropriate conversation during visits to alleviate anxiety or fear surrounding dental appointments.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Emerson Dental
Fircrest, WA
07.2018 - 01.2019
- 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.
Intern
Community Health Care
06.2018 - 07.2018
Work Study - Enrollment Service Support
Clover Park Technical College
01.2018 - 07.2018
Intern
Comfort Dental
Tacoma, WA
04.2018 - 06.2018
Intern
Drangsholt Orthodontics
03.2018 - 04.2018
Testing Proctor & Work Study
Pearson Vue
02.2017 - 01.2018
Education
Dental Assistant AAT Degree Program -
Clover Park Technical College
08.2018
Paralegal Program -
Peirce College
12.2006
Skills
- Alginate Impressions
- Study Models
- Charting
- Dentrix
- OSHA level Infection Control and Sterilization
- Rubber Dental Dams
- Dental Implants
- Solea Laser Machine
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Oral hygiene education
- Infection control protocols
- Stress Tolerance
- Patient care excellence
- Pediatric dentistry knowledge
- First Aid Training
Workinginterviewdate
12/06/18
Certificationsandawards
- CPR/1st Aid, 08/18 - Present
- Bleaching Tray & Mouthguards, 01/18 - 07/18
- Coronal Polish and Fluoride Treatments, 02/17 - 01/18
- Film & Digital X-Rays
- Polishing Removable Prosthesis
- Sealant Application
- Cerec AC Machine
- Crown Seating
- HIPAA
- Infection Control
- HIV/AIDS
- Vice President's list for academics, 3.87
Internshipwork
- Drangsholt Orthodontics, 03/18, 04/18
- Comfort Dental, 04/18, 06/18
- Community Health Care, 06/18, 07/18
- Emerson Dental, 07/18, 08/18
Interviewdate
12/03/18
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Fircrest Children's Dentistry
01.2019 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Emerson Dental
07.2018 - 01.2019
Intern
Community Health Care
06.2018 - 07.2018
Intern
Comfort Dental
04.2018 - 06.2018
Intern
Drangsholt Orthodontics
03.2018 - 04.2018
Work Study - Enrollment Service Support
Clover Park Technical College
01.2018 - 07.2018
Testing Proctor & Work Study
Pearson Vue
02.2017 - 01.2018
Dental Assistant AAT Degree Program -
Clover Park Technical College
Paralegal Program -
Peirce College