BILLIE KOCH
Medina,Ohio
Summary
Expanded Function Dental Assistant with 20 years of expertise in general dentistry, adept at placing composite restorations and proficient in infection control and patient preparation. Skilled in the use of advanced technologies like Cerec and digital radiography, and committed to enhancing patient care through effective oral hygiene education. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and skills in a collaborative dental practice environment. Currently looking for a 30 hour per week role structured across 3 business days..
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
Sinick Family Dental
10.2025 - Current
- Specialize in placement of composite restorations, pit and fissure sealants as well as build ups..
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assist the doctor for all procedures including extractions, grafting and PRF.
- Experienced in Open Dental Software
- Efficiently charting and scheduling patients
- Scanning on Cerec for same day crowns and occlusal guards
- Radiology certified and accurate FMX and 3D digital imaging.
- Proper sterilization and infection control protocol.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Landry Family Dentistry
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Specialize in placement of composite restorations as well as build ups.
- Proper placement of pit and fissure sealants as well as application of fluoride.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for patients, enhancing their comfort and trust during dental visits.
- Streamlined sterilization processes, achieving measurable improvements in operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Gently and skillfully take radiographs utilizing digital methods as well as images with carivu and sopro intraoral camera.
- Scanning the mouth using 3D impression scanners.
- Experience with CAD/CAM to fabricate same day crowns.
- Perform laboratory functions such as preparing materials and models, taking preliminary impressions for study models, appliances, and custom trays.
- Proficiently assist dentist with all procedures performed in the office.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental disease.
- Assisted in chairside procedures, improving workflow efficiency and reducing patient wait times significantly.
- Experience with Dentrix software.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing data integrity.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
John F. Messina, D.D.S.
02.2006 - 03.2025
- Specialize in placement of composite and amalgam dental restorations.
- Proper placement of pit and fissure sealants as well as application of fluoride.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Kindly and respectfully greet and prepare patients for dental exams and procedures.
- Properly sterilize dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies (OSHA).
- Gently and skillfully take and mount radiographs utilizing traditional and digital methods.
- Fabricate temporary crown and bridge.
- Experience with Cerec machine.
- Perform laboratory functions such as preparing materials and models, taking preliminary impressions for study models, appliances, and custom trays.
- Expertly chart and document procedures.
- Experience with Eaglesoft software.
- Proficiently assist dentist with all procedures performed in the office.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental disease.
Education
EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM -
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH01.2009
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM - undefined
Medina County Career Center
Medina, OH01.2006
NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM - undefined
Wayne County Career Center
Smithville, OH01.2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
American Schools
Lansing, IL01.2003
Skills
- Dental restoration techniques
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Patient engagement and preparation
- Infection Control
- Radiographs
- Cerec machine operation
- Temporary Crown Fabrication
- Oral Hygiene Education
Additional Information - Strengths
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Learn new things quickly.
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
Sinick Family Dental
10.2025 - Current
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Landry Family Dentistry
03.2025 - 09.2025
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
John F. Messina, D.D.S.
02.2006 - 03.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
American Schools
NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM - undefined
Wayne County Career Center
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM - undefined
Medina County Career Center
EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM -
Case Western Reserve University