Brandi Chambers
Bartlesville
Summary
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Bartlesville
06.2022 - Current
- Managed patient scheduling, optimizing appointment flow and reducing wait times.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Trained new staff on dental procedures, office protocols, and patient interaction techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and enhance patient experiences.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies to maintain adequate stock for operations.
- Documented patient records accurately in digital systems to ensure compliance and accessibility.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Bartlesville
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for procedures.
- Managed patient records and updated information in the system.
- Instructed patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Provided support during x-rays and other diagnostic procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Barnesville
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for procedures.
- Managed patient records and updated information in the system.
- Instructed patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Dental Assisting - Dental
Platt College
Tulsa, OK05-2016
Skills
- Patient education
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Record documentation
- Employee training
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Patient charting
Certification
Radiation Protection & Safety
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
04.2019 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2016 - 04.2019
Dental Assisting - Dental
Platt College