Cheryl Campbell
Ocean County Endodontics
Lakewood,NJ
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated and highly skilled Dental Assistant with nearly a decade of clinical experience in comprehensive patient care, exclusively specializing in endodontics since 2022. Proficient in four-handed chairside assisting during complex root canal therapies, retreatments, and microsurgical procedures. Skilled at operating advanced endodontic equipment, including surgical operating microscopes, CBCT imaging, rotary systems, and digital apex locators. Proven track record of optimizing clinic workflow, maintaining strict infection control standards, and providing compassionate care to alleviate patient anxiety during specialized treatments.
Work History
Dental Assistant
4 Years- Assist endodontists in performing 15+ complex root canal procedures and endodontic microsurgeries daily using surgical operating microscopes.
- Prepare, calibrate, and maintain specialized endodontic instruments, including nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files, warm vertical compaction systems, and ultrasonic units.
- Capture high-definition intraoral digital X-rays and 3D CBCT scans to assist clinicians in evaluating canal morphology, fractures, and periapical lesions.
- Isolate treatment areas using rubber dam placement with 100% precision to ensure a sterile field.
- Educate patients on post-treatment care, pain management protocols, and prognosis, significantly reducing post-op follow-up calls.
- Manage sterilization protocols adhering strictly to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA regulations; oversee daily spore testing and equipment maintenance logs.
Dental Assistant
4 Years 6 Months- Bring patient back
- Making patients feel comfortable
- Perform infection control procedures including sterilization of instruments and disinfecting/cleaning/preparing operatories between patients
- Break down and set up rooms
- Maintain instruments and materials
- Maintain materials inventory list
- Assist chairside
- Sterilization
- Record information and take notes during patient consultations
- Explain tx plan
- Provide post-operative instructions
- Take alginate impressions
- Taking and mounting digital x-rays
- Treatment planning
- Communicate clearly with co-workers
- Perform various office tasks as necessary
Dental Assistant Extern
4 Months- Take patients back, chairside assists, x-rays, break down and set up rooms
- Bagged and sterilized instruments
Education
Dental Assisting Certification
A.A.S.
High School Diploma
Skills
General Dentistry
Endodontics
Oral Surgery
Prosthodontics (removable & fixed)
Implants
Digital Impressions
CBCT Scan
Tray Set-Up
Chairside Specialties & Procedures
Anatomy and Physiology
Aseptic Techniques & Sterilization
Appliance Care
Dental Cement Mixing
Patient Instructions
Impressions/Restoration Prep
Four-Handed Techniques
Study Models
Exposing/Processing X-rays
Charting & Records
HIPAA/OSHA Compliance
First Aid & CPR Certification
Radiology Licensure
Certification
X-Ray license: January 2017-present
CPR certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ocean County Endodontics
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Apex Dental Care
03.2017 - 09.2021Read More
Dental Assistant Extern
Ocean Smiles
04.2016 - 08.2016Read More
Lakewood High School
High School Diploma
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Ocean County College
A.A.S.
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American Institute
Dental Assisting Certification
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