Carly Cook
Vermillion,OH
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Acorn Dentistry for Kids, excelling in patient care excellence and dental radiography. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and skilled emergency management. Committed to continuous learning, significantly improving treatment outcomes and patient flow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Acorn Dentistry for Kids
Hillsboro, OR
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
- Ensured smooth operation of dental practice by performing routine maintenance on equipment, identifying issues early on to prevent costly repairs.
- Provided comprehensive oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and management, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming and calming environment for patients by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in all treatment areas.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between front office staff and clinical team members by serving as a liaison for scheduling matters.
- Took 300+ x-rays per week.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by strictly adhering to sterilization procedures and cross-contamination protocols.
- Played key role in emergency dental care by quickly responding to urgent patient needs and assisting in providing immediate treatment.
- Successfully managed patient anxiety and improved their experience with effective communication and empathetic care practices.
Pediatric Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
TimberKids Dentistry
Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, OR
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Ensured smooth operation of dental practice by performing routine maintenance on equipment, identifying issues early on to prevent costly repairs.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
Education
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR09-2005
Skills
- Patient care excellence
- Sealant application
- Dental radiography proficiency
- Impression taking
- Infection control protocols
- X-ray processing
- First aid trained
- Patient communication
- Digital dental records
- Sedation dentistry support
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient recordkeeping
- Adaptable to change
- Physical examination
- Dental material handling
- Coronal polishing
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Sealant Certified
Timeline
Pediatric Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Acorn Dentistry for Kids
01.2024 - 11.2024
Pediatric Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
TimberKids Dentistry
06.2019 - 08.2021
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Concorde Career College