BREANNA HERRIN
Jacksboro,Tn
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant skilled in efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Trained in assisting with procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Knoxville Dental Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Correctional Officer
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant with Radiology -
Dental Staff School
Knoxville, TN09.2020
High School Diploma -
Campbell County Comprehensive High School
Jacksboro, TN05.2018
Skills
- Dental Impressions
- Pouring/Trimming Models
- Crown Procedures
- Infection Control
- Radiographs
- Composite/Amalgam Fillings
- Provisional Restorations
- Scheduling Appointments
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Knoxville Dental Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Correctional Officer
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Assistant with Radiology -
Dental Staff School
High School Diploma -
Campbell County Comprehensive High School
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