Brittany Searle
Waterloo
Summary
Skilled Lead Dental Assistant with a background in overseeing dental office operations, coordinating patient care, and providing chair-side assistance to dentists. Possess strong skills in oral hygiene instruction, radiography, and sterilization procedures. Known for improving patient comfort levels and streamlining office workflows for maximum efficiency. Demonstrated success in fostering a positive team environment and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
All Smile Family Dentistry
Cedar Falls
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments to enhance office workflow.
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and clinical procedures.
- Ordering all dental supplies and maintained a budget.
- Scheduled shifts for 8-10 employees to ensure adequate staffing.
- Sent and processed insurance claims and payments.
- Monitored inventory levels and procured supplies to maintain operational continuity.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and ensure comfort.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Office Manager
Only Kids Dentistry
Waterloo
07.2009 - 02.2020
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment reminders effectively.
- Oversaw billing and insurance claims processing for patient accounts.
- Trained and supervised administrative staff on office procedures.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and dental materials efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments according to infection control protocols.
- Assisted dentists during pediatric procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Educated parents on oral hygiene practices for their children.
Education
RDA - Dental Assisting
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA 08.2007 - 07.2009
Dunkerton High School
Dunkerton , IowaSkills
Experienced Lead Dental Assistant specializing in office operations, patient care coordination, and chair-side support Expertise in oral hygiene instruction, radiography, and sterilization procedures enhances patient comfort and optimizes workflows Committed to fostering teamwork and improving patient satisfaction
Experienced Lead Dental Assistant specializing in office operations, patient care coordination, and chair-side support Expertise in oral hygiene instruction, radiography, and sterilization procedures enhances patient comfort and optimizes workflows Committed to fostering teamwork and improving patient satisfaction
Certification
- Placement of dental sealants course at DMACC 2026
- EFDA course through Kirkwood 2021
- IV sedation training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
All Smile Family Dentistry
02.2020 - Current
Office Manager
Only Kids Dentistry
07.2009 - 02.2020
RDA - Dental Assisting
Hawkeye Community College
08.2007 - 07.2009
Dunkerton High School