Christy Verhine
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Dynamic Lead Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at the Department of Corrections, excelling in infection control and patient relations. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective chair-side assistance and staff training. Proficient in dental radiography and committed to maintaining a safe, sterile environment for optimal patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Department of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and management for dental procedures.
- Supported dentists by providing necessary instruments and materials during treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment and workspaces.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient inquiries to improve service delivery.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings and extractions.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management and increased daily patient capacity.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Anthony Knowlton
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted in patient preparation and management during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Ragulsky
07.2011 - 01.2019
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
EXPANDED DUTIES - PLACEMENT OF FILLINGS
IntelliTec College
CO10-2011
Coronal Polishing - Coronal Polishing
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN11-2002
Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Tennessee Technology
Pulaski Tennessee07-1999
Skills
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental radiography
- Dental software proficiency
- Infection control proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Staff training and development
- Oral health assessment
- Infection control protocols
- Oral surgery preparation
- Restorative dentistry
- Appointment scheduling
- Restorative procedures
- Dental procedure assistance
- Endodontic procedure support
- Oral surgery
- Patient relations
- Restorative dentistry support
- OSHA regulations
- Dental impression specialist
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental terminology
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- First aid training
- X-ray processing
- Dental staff support
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Department of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Anthony Knowlton
01.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Ragulsky
07.2011 - 01.2019
EXPANDED DUTIES - PLACEMENT OF FILLINGS
IntelliTec College
Coronal Polishing - Coronal Polishing
Vanderbilt University
Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Tennessee Technology
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