CHLOE STRANGE
Piedmont,SC
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 8+ years of experience working with dental staff on various types of general and endodontic procedures. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and chairside assisting. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gilbert Dental Group
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns.
Dental Assistant
Brasington Endodontics & Microsurgery
10.2014 - 03.2021
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Performed chair-side duties for endodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Exposed 2-D & 3-D dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Floater for front office starting in 2018. Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Educated patients on pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dental Assistant
Martin Pediatric Dentistry
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Staged tray for pediatric procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentist in pediatric dental emergencies.
Education
Dental Chairside Assistant Certificate -
Palmetto School
Greenville, SC01.2014
Licenses & Certifications
Dental Assisting
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC08.2012
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Dental Impressions
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Schedule Management
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Chair Side Assistance
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Sterilization Techniques
- Radiation Protection
- Sanitation Protocols
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Personable Communication
- Autoclave Operation
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gilbert Dental Group
03.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Brasington Endodontics & Microsurgery
10.2014 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
Martin Pediatric Dentistry
04.2014 - 10.2014
Dental Chairside Assistant Certificate -
Palmetto School
Licenses & Certifications
Dental Assisting
Greenville Technical College
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