Catherine Falinskaya

• over 3,000 hours of clinical experience
• performed various dental procedures including restorative treatment, root canal treatments, crowns, complete and partial dentures, simple and surgical extractions, bone graft procedures, occlusal guard fabrication and more
• Prescribed antibiotics, chlorhexidine rinse, PreviDent fluoride toothpaste
• Participated in dental health programs to educate community. Volunteered at the school's Halloween event, community fair, Super Sealant Saturday and Give Kids a Smile events, where I educated kids on proper oral hygiene, demonstrated proper flossing and brushing techniques, and applied sealants and fluoride.
• Performed laboratory tasks, including making casts of teeth, fabricating temporary crowns, custom trays, wax rims, setting teeth, performing chairside denture reline
• Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals established by patients and me as a dental provider.
• Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
• Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients.
• Performed consultations with help and supervision of our preceptors specializing in orthodontics and orofacial pain.

· Answer phone calls

· Appointment confirmations

· Administrative tasks

· Assist with inventory of dental equipment

· Pick up dental materials

· Shadow the doctors

· Fill out dental evaluation forms during dental exam

· Call out the patients

· Greet patients and visitors, provide information and directions

· Answer phone calls

· Complete computer and clerical tasks: enter data into the system (SoftDent), make copies and stuffs envelopes, and other clerical duties as required

· Appointment confirmations