Dedicated employee with excellent experience in Dental/ patient care industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Smilepoint Dental
02.2024 - Current
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Acted as a liaison between dentist, insurance providers, and patients for smooth billing processes and coverage inquiries.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Wonder Smile
05.2023 - Current
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Registered Dental Assistant
Tanya Lawhon DDS
03.2023 - 10.2023
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assistant Teacher
Cornerstone Christian Academy
01.2021 - 12.2021
Created lessons
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.