Catherine Tesh

Dental Assistant/Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Department Of Defence

07.2015 - Current

Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
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.
Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 24 procedures daily.