Catoya Pettway
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Dental Assistant
Zak Dental
04.2019 - Current
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared treatments for oral surgery, I.V sedation, Periodontist, Endodontist, Implant placement.
- Inventory control management I.E region.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Sandra Andrews
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Implemented educational programs within the practice that emphasized preventative care strategies for patients.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Kaplan University
Omaha, NE01.2015
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Patient Relations
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR/BLS
- Coronal Polishing
- Radiology/X-ray
- Pit and Fissure
- IV sedation
Timeline
Specialty Dental Assistant
Zak Dental
04.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Sandra Andrews
04.2016 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Kaplan University
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