Candace Slater
Registered Dental Assistant
Mainesburg,Pa
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Lalor Family Dental, excelling in restorative procedures and patient care excellence. Proven ability to enhance treatment outcomes through effective chairside support and infection control expertise. Skilled in electronic charting and inventory management, fostering a safe and efficient clinical environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Lalor Family Dental
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during various treatments
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and patient handling to enhance team performance.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Open Dental while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Infection Control Technician
Pennsylvania College of Technology
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, enhancing functional reliability.
- Regulated proper protocol in the department to ensure guidelines were met.
- Updated inventory and processed purchase orders.
- Organized information to monitor scheduled events.
- Maintain contact list for several department suppliers.
- Controlled all sterilization procedures of the Dental Hygiene instruments in the Clinic.
- Instructed all Dental Hygiene student's on the proper way to maintain and sterilize all instruments and equipment in the clinic.
Dental Assistant
Guthrie Medical Group
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials efficiently.
- Managed patient records using dental practice management software for accuracy and compliance.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques to promote preventive care and health awareness.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Patrick Musto DDS
05.2002 - 07.2013
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and orthodontic procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Greater Southern Tier Boces
Elmira, NY03-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Equine Studies
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY05-1995
High School Diploma -
Tioga Central High School
Tioga Center, NY06-1992
Skills
- Restorative Procedures
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient care excellence
- Infection control expertise
- Dental radiography
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Clinical support
- Inventory management
- Impression taking accuracy
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified in Infection Control
- Certified in Radiology
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Lalor Family Dental
10.2022 - Current
Infection Control Technician
Pennsylvania College of Technology
08.2019 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant
Guthrie Medical Group
05.2013 - 07.2019
Dental Assistant
Dr. Patrick Musto DDS
05.2002 - 07.2013
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Greater Southern Tier Boces
Associate of Applied Science - Equine Studies
Cazenovia College
High School Diploma -
Tioga Central High School