Brandi Schroeder
Titusville,FL
Summary
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with excellent communication skills excelling in patient care. Skilled in restorative procedures, oral surgery and treatment plan coordination. Strongly believing in the importance of educating patients about the importance of oral hygiene and assisting doctor chairside with dental procedures. Prioritizing a positive experience for patients while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sunflower Dental Spa
Rockledge, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Review patient's medical history to minimize risks associated with medical allergies and anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
- Improved patient understanding of dental procedures and aftercare instructions through clear and concise explanations.
- Preparing for dental procedures by preparing instruments and materials ahead of each appointment.
- Successfully managed patient anxiety and improved their experience with effective communication and empathetic care practices.
- Increased efficiency in dental treatments by proficiently assisting in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Christie Dental
Titusville, FL
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Greeting patients, reviewing health history and all upcoming treatment.
- Preparing operatories for all clinical procedures.
- Taking impressions and pouring models.
- Taking digital FMX and Panaramic xrays.
- Preparing and reviewing extensive treatment plans with patient. Answering clinical questions that may pertain to patient's dental procedures.
- Skillfully managing schedule and coordinating appropriate follow-up appointments for patients.
- Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges.
- Monitoring N2O and patient's under oral sedation.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Titusville, FLCertification - Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
AAA School of Dental Assisting
Sanford, FL03.2019
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Patient care excellence
- Dental radiography proficiency
- Impression taking
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control protocols
- Patient communication
- Sedation dentistry support
- Adaptable to change
- Chair-side support
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Treatment Planning
- Certified in CPR
- Surgical extractions
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sunflower Dental Spa
02.2023 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Christie Dental
03.2019 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Certification - Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
AAA School of Dental Assisting