Catharine Simmons
Leland,NC
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assitant
Main Family Dental
07.2022 - 10.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Dental Assistant
Brush Dental Care
06.2015 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Miller Motte College
Wilmington, NC04.2015
Skills
Dental impressions
Inventory Management
Knowledgeable in Open Dental and Eaglesoft
Digital X-Ray Proficiency
Equipment Sterilization
Treatment room setup
Appointment Scheduling
Dental terminology knowledge
HIPAA Compliance Understanding
Cross-Training Capabilities
OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Patient Education
First Aid Training
Timeline
Dental Assitant
Main Family Dental
07.2022 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Brush Dental Care
06.2015 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Miller Motte College
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