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Christie Bostick R.D.A
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 13 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 13 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Affordable Dentistry and OrthodonticsDallas, TX
Dental Assistant
09.2013 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dossett Dental Dallas, TX
R.D.A.
09.2011 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Education
V.T.I , Richardson, TX
High School Diploma
05-1988
Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Procedure Support
- Dental Radiography
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Sterilization Techniques
- Exam Room Setups
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentistry and Orthodontics
09.2013 - 01.2024
R.D.A.
Dossett Dental
09.2011 - 05.2013
V.T.I
High School Diploma
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