Brittany Decker
Summary
Adept at CEREC/CAD technology and renowned for exceptional patient care, I have significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and retention during my tenure at Dr Sean Feely DDS and DR Robert Marcus DMD. I have been at the same practice my whole career with the only reason for change was Dr Marcus retired. Im seeking long term stability and family. My collaborative approach and expertise in infection control have supported a safe, efficient, and compassionate dental care environment, contributing to a notable increase in clinic referrals.
Professional dental assistant with strong foundation in patient care, dental procedures, and administrative support. Known for effective collaboration with dental teams and adaptability to changing clinic needs. Skilled in radiography, coronal polishing, infection control, Sealant application, full smile makeovers w positive pt experience and patient education. Reliable and focused on achieving optimal results for both patients and practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Sean Feely DDS
06.2019 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- 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.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for (6-10) procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [6-15) procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Fully Cerec/Cad trained. Designed, milled, try in, glaze and esthetic changes.
- Full Mouth make overs (6-22 teeth) a day with design glaze try in etc.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Robert Marcus DMD
12.2011 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- 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.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-10 procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-15 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- FULLY Cerec/cad Trained. Design, mill, try in, glaze and match to pt esthetically.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant
Kaplan College
9055 Balboa, San Diego, 9212311-2011
Skills
- CEREC/CAD TRAINED
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Infection control expertise
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking accuracy
- Restorative procedures
- Patient relations
- Restorative dentistry
- Continuing education commitment
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Dental radiography
- Dental software fluency
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Dental procedure assistance
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Dental office administration
- Medical records management
- Patient counseling
- Dental impression specialist
- Multitasking
- Pediatric dentistry
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Dental materials selection
- Stress management techniques
- Patient schedule management
- Four-handed procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Inventory management
- Sanitation protocols
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- First aid training
- Patient education
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental records
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient scheduling
- Office management
- Patient services
- Proficient in OPENDENTAL
- Dental staff assistance
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental terminology
- Data confidentiality measures
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Dental procedure preparation
- Infection control procedures
- Chair-side support
- Oral health education
- Oral X-rays
- Instrument preparation
- Instrument selection
- Dental hygiene
- Taking X-rays
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Chairside assistance
- Patient records gathering
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Customer service
- Dental assistant (RDA)
- Treatment room preparation
- Sealant application
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care coordination
- Dental staff support
- Clinical support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Postoperative care instructions
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Patient flow management
Certification
- SealantFluoride Varnish Application Certificate-[Various State Boards or Associations].
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - CA Dental Board.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - CA Department of Health or CA Dental Association.
- CA Driver's License
- OSHA Certified
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Sean Feely DDS
06.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Robert Marcus DMD
12.2011 - 06.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Kaplan College
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