Carla Stitt
Waukee,IA
Summary
Personable and hardworking professional with 14 years experience streamlining office efficincy in fast paced environments. Expert in restorative procedures and inventory management, complemented by exceptional empathetic communication skills. Demonstrated success in fostering patient trust, significantly contributing to high-quality dental care. Brings ability to quickly understand and apply new dental techniques and technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Apex Dental
03.2019 - Current
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries and restorative treatment ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Optimized inventory management by minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Facilitated smoother workflow within dental office by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments.
Registered Dental Assistant
Des Moines Emergency Dental Care USA
10.2011 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Vatterott College
Des Moines, IA06-2011
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Physical and Digital Impression (Trios)
- Trained in Airway Focused Orthodontic Treatment
- Safe Amalgam Removal
- CBCT imaging
- Oral Surgery and Implant placement
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Inventory management
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Apex Dental
03.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Des Moines Emergency Dental Care USA
10.2011 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Vatterott College
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