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Braylee Harper

Turtletown,TN

Summary

Highly skilled EFDA with a track record of enhancing patient care and streamlining procedures in the dental field.. Expert in dental radiography and proficient in patient education, I excel in teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving treatment outcomes. I have over five years experience. My proactive approach and detail-oriented skills have consistently elevated dental care standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

EFDA

Twin Cities Dental
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Performed coronal polishing.
  • Made impressions and took impressions for mouthguards.
  • Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
  • Relayed dentist instructions regarding postoperative care.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Assisted dentist with completing procedures.

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Partners
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Purchased, coordinated and distributed materials necessary for maintenance functions and used by area personnel.
  • Set and administered supply budgets and tracked all expenses.
  • Audited material inventory to identify serviceable, unserviceable and repairable items with unknown serviceability, reconciled items, handling purchases with Henry Schien company.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
  • Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
  • Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Education

EFDA - Rediological Health And Safety Certification - Health

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
07.2023

RDA -

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
07.2019

Skills

  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Procedure Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Occlusal Registrations
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Dental Radiography
  • Supply Ordering
  • Taking Medical and Dental Histories
  • Oral Hygiene Techniques
  • Crowns Specialist
  • Chair-Side Duties
  • Addressing Patient Inquiries
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Denture Adjustment
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Radiation Protection
  • Laser Debridement
  • Bisecting Techniques
  • Crown and Bridge Construction
  • Patterson EagleSoft
  • Paralleling Techniques
  • Oral Surgery
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Restorative Materials
  • Sealant Application
  • Fluoride Treatments

Timeline

EFDA

Twin Cities Dental
06.2022 - 07.2024

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Partners
06.2019 - 05.2021

EFDA - Rediological Health And Safety Certification - Health

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

RDA -

Chattanooga State Community College
Braylee Harper