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Bobette M Hinz

Hillpoint,WI

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 9 years of chairside assisting. I have a strong knowledge of dentistry practices. I was trained in 4 handed Dentistry. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including taking dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. I am highly-motivated with a strong worth ethic with desire to take on new challenges.

I was also a hardworking and reliable Dental Lab Technician/Owner for the last 10 years.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Lab Technician/Owner

White Mound Dental Lab llc.
S6703 Cty Rd G Hillpoint 53937, Wisconsin
12.2010 - 04.2024
  • Fabricated full and partial dentures, relines and repairs for full and partial dentures and other dental prostheses.
  • Maintained records of materials used for each case.
  • Set up and operated equipment such as lathes, grinders, polishers and drill presses to shape the dental prostheses.
  • Reviewed prescriptions from dentists to determine type of restoration required.
  • Built custom trays for taking impressions of patients' mouths.
  • Created night guards and mouth guards from impressions taken from patients' mouths.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations in the lab.
  • Provided customer service support over the phone or Chairside assistant with inserts and try-ins.
  • Polished finished work to smooth rough edges and provide ideal fit.
  • Managed daily operations of business (answering the phone, ordering supplies, invoicing Dentist Cases and monthly statements.
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Dental/Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Dr. Mark D Paschen
Baraboo, Wisconsin
10.2008 - 07.2010
  • Assisted orthodontist with patient treatments, including taking x-rays and impressions.
  • Provided chairside assistance during treatment procedures such as bonding brackets to teeth and placing archwires.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient treatment plans and progress.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of work area between appointments.
  • Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures according to protocol.
  • Performed laboratory tasks such as pouring up models from impressions taken in the practice.
  • Worked with patients to schedule appointments that fit their needs and availability.
  • Set up operatory rooms prior to each appointment; prepared materials needed for procedure being performed.
  • Greeted patients warmly upon arrival in a friendly manner, making them feel comfortable before their appointment began.
  • Reviewed medical histories with patients prior to beginning any type of treatment procedure.

Dental Technician

D & S Dental Laboratory
Baraboo And Waunkee, Wisconsin
03.1995 - 10.2008
  • Fabricated dentures, partials, and other dental prosthetics from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Performed repairs on dentures and partial dentures.
  • Trained Other Dental Technicians
  • Started as a Plaster bench Technicans moved up to being one of the Lead Denture Setup Technicans

Dental Assistant

Dr. Robert Konen
Baraboo, Wisconsin
06.1990 - 03.1995
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist and stainless steel temporaries.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and instruments.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • I was trained in all Chairside assisting for the Dentist and Hygienist when needed.

Dental Assistant

Dr Monte McFadden
Baraboo, Wisconsin
05.1988 - 06.1990
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients
  • Took digital X-rays
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient.

Education

Dental Assisting

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
05-1988

High School Diploma -

Baraboo High School
Baraboo, WI
05-1987

Skills

  • Clinical Support
  • Taking X-rays
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Chairside assistance
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • Treatment room setup
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Dental impressions
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Dental prosthetics
  • Appliance Fabrication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Motivation
  • Multitasking
  • Reliable

Affiliations

I love living in the country, so I can gardening and star gazing. In my free time I enjoy nighttime campfires,cooking, crafts, and year around trapshooting. I have 2 great daughters and 2 grandsons that I try to spend as much time with as I can.

Timeline

Dental Lab Technician/Owner

White Mound Dental Lab llc.
12.2010 - 04.2024

Dental/Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Dr. Mark D Paschen
10.2008 - 07.2010

Dental Technician

D & S Dental Laboratory
03.1995 - 10.2008

Dental Assistant

Dr. Robert Konen
06.1990 - 03.1995

Dental Assistant

Dr Monte McFadden
05.1988 - 06.1990

Dental Assisting

Madison Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Baraboo High School

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