Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical/Dental Assistant
Dental Designs Of Stroud
04.2025 - Current
Assist in surgical procedures as well as general dental procedures, ensuring instruments and materials are prepared and sterile.
Collaborate with dentists to provide comprehensive patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
Clean and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straighten treatment rooms, and restock supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintain accurate patient records, documenting procedures and treatment plans for efficient follow-up.
Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing recovery experiences and satisfaction levels.
Surgical Assistant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
01.2019 - 01.2022
Responsible for the timely preparation of the operating rooms and surgical trays for surgical procedures
Assisting doctor in surgical procedures under general and local anesthesia, passing of instruments and pushing medication as needed during procedures
Assisting in several procedures, example: extraction of surgical/impacted teeth, placement of dental implants, bone grafting, gingival grafting, sinus lift, biopsy, tori removal, TMJ surgeries both inpatient and outpatient. (Previous privileges at Integris Baptist Hospital)
Preparing patients for procedures, seating patients properly, attaching to EKG machine recording of vitals, starting each patient IV for general sedation, drawing of drugs needed for each procedure
Effectively operating x-ray machine for radiographs/cone beams
Recovery of patients, explain post op instructions to patient and family, sending or calling in prescribed medication to pharmacy
Sterilization of surgical instruments and cleaning of surgical rooms after each procedure
Placing patient in rooms for consultation, inputting of treatment plans and scheduling patient
Nurse calls at end of the day
Dental Assistant and BLS certifications
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2016 - 01.2019
Prepare procedure rooms and trays
Sterilization of dental instruments
Assist doctor in all procedures
Effectively operate x-ray machine
Creating impressions and molds of patients detention
Creating of dental splint and night guards
Creating and placing temporary crowns
Fitting of temporary dentures and making adjustments as needed
Scheduling
Education
Dental Assisting Certification -
Platt College
01.2015
Business Management and Administration - undefined
Mid-Del Technology Center
01.2010
Skills
Cooperates and works well with others
Offers well thought out solutions
Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
Great at leading and following others as needed
Goal oriented and time management skills
Timeline
Surgical/Dental Assistant
Dental Designs Of Stroud
04.2025 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
01.2019 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2016 - 01.2019
Business Management and Administration - undefined