CHRISTINE ESTILL
Kennesaw
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with experience in supporting dentists and hygienists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Office Depot Inc
Marietta
05.2024 - Current
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Retrieved online orders for customers to pick up in store, and or shipped to customer
- Took customers orders for print jobs, posters, flyers, business cards, etc.
- Preformed all print orders, packaged, contacted customers when ready.
- Assisted customers with what they needed.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Austell Dental Center
Austell
07.2005 - 06.2026
- Greeted incoming patients with courtesy while providing them with necessary paperwork.
- Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dr. Christopher Bakke
Marietta
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted incoming patients with courtesy while providing them with necessary paperwork.
- Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
Carpenter's Assistant
Resurrection Remodeling
Acworth
09.2015 - 02.2023
- Obtained strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
Plumber's Assistant
A1 Custom Plumbing
Acworth
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dentistry At Kennesaw Pointe
Kennesaw
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Greeted incoming patients with courtesy while providing them with necessary paperwork.
- Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dr. Irwin & Gary Parnes
Kennesaw
04.1995 - 03.2003
- Greeted incoming patients with courtesy while providing them with necessary paperwork.
- Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
- Assisted dentist during complex surgical procedures such as root canals or extractions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
- Explained insurance benefits to patients in order to maximize their coverage.
- Instructed patients on proper brushing techniques using demonstration models or diagrams.
- Performed chair-side dental assisting during patient examinations and treatments, including taking radiographs, impressions, and pouring up models.
- Ensured that all dental equipment was properly maintained and serviced regularly.
- Provided direct patient care in a manner that promoted comfort and safety for all patients.
- Maintained Sterilization Area according to OSHA guidelines and sterilized all instruments after use.
- Administered local anesthetics under the direction of the dentist.
- Managed inventory control system by ordering supplies when needed.
- Removed sutures or dressings following surgery at the request of the dentist.
- Answered phones professionally while responding promptly to inquiries from staff members or patients.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, oral hygiene and follow-up visits.
- Scheduled appointments for both new and returning patients based on availability.
- Fabricated temporary crowns from alginate impressions or pre-fabricated templates.
- Verified accuracy of patient information before each appointment by reviewing existing records or collecting new data.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and other health professionals.
- Organized patient charts prior to appointments by gathering necessary documents.
- Applied topical agents to patients.
- Made impressions and took impressions for mouthguards.
- Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
- Performed basic supportive services.
- Performed coronal polishing.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Education
Expanded Function Dental Assistant -
Expanded Duties Trainning
Rome Ga09-1996
Dental Assistanting 1 & 2 - Dental Assistant
Medix
Marietta, Ga04-1995
Radiology & OSHA -
Medix
Marietta Ga 04-1995
Skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Outgoing personality
- Patient education
- Surgical assistance
- Restoration placement
- Radiograph processing
- Inventory management
- Treatment room preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Sales Associate
Office Depot Inc
05.2024 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dr. Christopher Bakke
06.2023 - 02.2024
Carpenter's Assistant
Resurrection Remodeling
09.2015 - 02.2023
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dentistry At Kennesaw Pointe
10.2010 - 02.2011
Plumber's Assistant
A1 Custom Plumbing
03.2010 - 03.2014
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Austell Dental Center
07.2005 - 06.2026
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dr. Irwin & Gary Parnes
04.1995 - 03.2003
Expanded Function Dental Assistant -
Expanded Duties Trainning
Dental Assistanting 1 & 2 - Dental Assistant
Medix
Radiology & OSHA -
Medix
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