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Breana Schang

Durand

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Valley Dental Spa, excelling in patient education and Chair side assisting. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous care coordination. Skilled in digital radiography and fostering a collaborative team environment, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and streamlined operations. I have been team Lead for years, and enjoy helping other staff member and of course patients. I am vape able in an extended amount of different dental functions however my greatest passion is chair side.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Valley Dental Spa
Okemos
04.2022 - 2026
  • Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate information collection and efficient scheduling.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials for procedures.
  • Supported dentists during examinations and procedures by providing necessary tools promptly.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for daily operations.
  • Implemented office protocols to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times effectively.
  • Trained new staff on clinic procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Monitored patient comfort during procedures, addressing concerns to ensure positive experiences.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
  • Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
  • Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
  • Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
  • Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
  • Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
  • Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
  • Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
  • Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Dental Assistant

Drsmesh.com Dentistry
Fenton, MI
2021 - 2022
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
  • Chair side
  • Answering phone/ scheduling

Dental Assistant

Kellogg Dental
Howell, MI
02.2016 - 2019
  • Assisted in patient preparation and chairside procedures to enhance efficiency during dental treatments.
  • Managed sterilization of instruments to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans for improved care coordination.
  • Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatment options and aftercare instructions to enhance understanding.
  • Supported the dental team by organizing supplies and ensuring a clean, well-stocked environment.
  • Collaborated with dentists to develop customized treatment strategies based on individual patient needs.
  • Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
  • Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.

Dental Assistant/ Office Rover

Valley Dental Spa
Okemos
2014 - 2016

-Started as a back office rover.

-Patient complimentary arm/hand massage

- OJT chair side assisting

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
White Lake, MI
2011

Skills

Dental impressions

Dental radiography

Digital X-ray proficiency

Equipment sterilization

Treatment room setup

Making temporary crowns

Appointment scheduling

Professionalism and etiquette

Team collaboration

Patient scheduling

Cross-training capabilities

Infection control proficiency

Patient relations

Treatment room breakdown

Patient education

Dental material handling

Sanitation protocols

Electronic charting

Patient services

Restorative procedures

Oral surgery assistance

Inventory management

Dental staff assistance

Dental staff support

Endodontic procedure assistance

Restorative dentistry

Patient care coordination

Complex Problem-solving

Restorative dentistry support

Clinical support

Oral surgery

Patient counseling

Pediatric dental care

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Valley Dental Spa
04.2022 - 2026

Dental Assistant

Kellogg Dental
02.2016 - 2019

Dental Assistant

Drsmesh.com Dentistry
2021 - 2022

Dental Assistant/ Office Rover

Valley Dental Spa
2014 - 2016

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
Breana Schang