Caitlyn Lippert
North Bellmore,NY
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers 15 years of expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Smilist
Huntington, NY
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Prepared dental materials such as composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Effingham, IL
11.2015 - 06.2024
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Prepared dental materials such as composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05-2023
High School Diploma -
W.C Mepham
2401 Camp Ave06-2013
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Services
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Support
- Patient Education
- Dental Hygiene
- Inventory Management
- Patient Counseling
- Appointment Scheduling
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Patient Scheduling
- Four-handed procedures
- Patient Relations
- Clinical Support
- Dental impressions
- Electronic Charting
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental Radiography
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Chairside assistance
- Restorative procedures
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Periodontics
- Dentrix proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Taking X-rays
- Exam room setups
- Infection control procedures
- Restorative Dentistry
Accomplishments
- Nassau BOCES Joseph M Barry Career &Technical Education -Skills USA Member 2011-2012
- Nassau BOCES Joseph M Barry Career &Technical Education -CTE Achievement Award Dental Assisting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Smilist
06.2020 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
11.2015 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
W.C Mepham
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