Caroline Katrakis
Barrington,IL
Summary
My mission statement is to provide patient-centered oral care to a variety of individuals to promote their overall well-being. Through educating and building trust, I will make every patient feel valued, respected, and confident in their smiles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gantos Dental Group
09.2023 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, set up treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Server
The Village Squire North
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Physiology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2021
Skills
- Phase 1 Non-Surgical Therapy
- Periodontal Assessment
- Patient Education
- Oral Cancer Screening
- GPAP/Air Polish
- Local Anesthetic
- Nitrous Oxide
- Oraqix
- Arestin
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Radiographic Images
- Diagnostic Impressions
Affiliations
- American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA)
- Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA)- officer
- Illinois Dental Hygiene Association (IDHA)
Certification
- Illinois Dental Hygiene License
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Conscious Sedation (2022)
- Local Anesthesia
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association (2023)
- IRB Certified- CITI Program, social and behavioral research (2024)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gantos Dental Group
09.2023 - Current
Server
The Village Squire North
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Illinois Dental Hygiene License
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Conscious Sedation (2022)
- Local Anesthesia
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association (2023)
- IRB Certified- CITI Program, social and behavioral research (2024)
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
William Rainey Harper College
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Physiology
University of Iowa
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