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Carol Gaudette
St. Petersburg,FL
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Summary
Results-driven Dental Assistant with expertise in sterilization techniques and x-ray processing. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient appointment scheduling and streamlined workflows.
Certified dental professional with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, radiography, and infection control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced clinical environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
Bay Pines FL
12.2003 - 02.2025
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through personalized care strategies.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant
Charles Martin DDS
St Petersburg, Fl
05.1986 - 12.2003
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Supported dentists by providing necessary tools during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and best practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sales Associate
Maas Brothers Deppartment Store
St. Petersburg, FL
06.1975 - 02.1985
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met customer demand effectively.
- Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and store policies to enhance team performance.
- Implemented merchandising strategies that improved product visibility and increased sales volume.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Organized
- Prompt
- Very Efficient
- On time
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
12.2003 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Charles Martin DDS
05.1986 - 12.2003
Sales Associate
Maas Brothers Deppartment Store
06.1975 - 02.1985