Brianna Miller
Harmony,NC
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
DAII
Fill in Position
Mooresville, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional manor.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- CFollowed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took patients blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
DAII
Dr.Brian Karricker
Mooresville, NC
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses treatment.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Assisted in opening of second location.
- Handled all inventory and inventory placement at new location.
- Participated in hiring and training of new assistants.
DAII
Fill In Position (Lane and Assoc) (Friendly Dent)
Mooresville, Winston,Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Same as provided at positions already listed)
DAII
Dr.James Eaton
Winston Salem , North Carolina
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Same as listed at positions already provided.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jessie Grimm
Kernersville, North Carolina
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Same as positions above
- Started as a DAI and started performing expanded functions after receiving instruction from Dr. Grimm .
- Did daily inventory and weekly ordering of all dental supplies and equipment.
- Also handled some marketing for Dr.Grimm
- Handled scheduling and maintenance and cleaning for all dental equipment.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting / Human Services
Lake Norman Dental School
Mooresville, NC12-2013
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Chairside Assisting (Graduated 2013)
- NC Dental Radiology
- OSHA Trained
- Experienced in Dentrix and Eaglesoft and Softdent
- Dental Office Emergency Certification
Timeline
DAII
Fill in Position
07.2021 - Current
DAII
Dr.Brian Karricker
08.2020 - 05.2021
DAII
Fill In Position (Lane and Assoc) (Friendly Dent)
01.2017 - 08.2020
DAII
Dr.James Eaton
04.2015 - 08.2016
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jessie Grimm
12.2013 - 04.2015
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting / Human Services
Lake Norman Dental School