Ceara Ahrens
Almeida And Bell Dental
Parker,CO
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Versatile EDDA with extensive experience in restorative dentistry, surgical support, and patient communication. Skilled in CEREC crowns, matrix band application, composite placement, and sterilization protocols. Focused on improving practice efficiency, protecting patient safety, and delivering reliable chairside care.
Work History
Dental EDDA
19 Years 10 Months- Assisted the dentist during restorative procedures, maintaining efficient chairside workflow and patient readiness.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists in complex dental procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both the dentist and the patient.
- Placed and finished restorative materials under supervision, maintaining quality and procedural accuracy.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments, ensuring strict infection control and compliance with clinical protocols.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces to maintain a clean and safe dental environment. for a clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, reinforcing treatment instructions and oral hygiene practices.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting the healing process.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Expedited turnaround time on lab work requests through clear communication with external laboratories on case specifications and delivery expectations.
- Increased practice efficiency by mastering various dental software programs for appointment scheduling, billing, and documentation purposes.
- Contributed to effective team communication, coordinating with front office staff regarding patient scheduling and insurance matters.
- Assisted in training new EDDA hires on office protocols, equipment usage, and best practices for chairside assistance.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Restorative procedure support
Chairside CAD design
Crown design
Posterior composite placement
Anterior composite placement
Matrix band application
Dental radiography
Dental software navigation
Patient treatment coordination
Accomplishments
Phlebotomy Certified
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- National Plebotomy certifiacte training, [Company Name] - July 28,2024
Timeline
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