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Ciara Carter

Duncanville,TX

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with proven track record in dental assisting, equipped to lead and optimize dental operations. Proficient in patient care, chairside assistance, and dental radiography with strong focus on sterilization and infection control. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Ikids Pediatric Dentistry
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for PSSC, sealants, and coronal polishing.
  • Accommodate patients in hospital under oral and IV sedation.
  • Managed inventory of oral medication allowing them to be conscious but less aware of the experience.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Took pediatric dental images following strict patient protection rules, while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.


Dental Office Administrator

Jet Dental
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Developed and implemented office management procedures to increasing training team productivity and accuracy.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Anticipated potential issues related to specific diagnoses or treatments based on knowledge gained from prior travel RDA experiences.

Lead Dental Assistant

Connie J Smith, D.D.S.
11.2019 - 05.2020


  • Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Registered Dental Assistant

Wheatland Dental Care
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Support 6 dentists in a fast-paced practice
  • Record patient medical and dental histories - update treatment information in patient charts with superior accuracy
  • Facilitate and organize orthodontic procedures
  • Provide patients with post-appointment instructions, follow-up care notes, and oral hygiene tips.
  • Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.

Registered Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Travel with orthodontist to provide orthodontic care
  • Assist dental emergencies with professionalism and calmness
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Education

Cedar Hill High School
Cedar Hill, TX

Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX

Skills

  • Comprehensive Planning Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • Database administration
  • Effective Team Engagement
  • Infection Control Expertise
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dental Radiography
  • IV and Oral sedation
  • Sealant Application Expertise
  • Records management
  • Coronal polishing competency

Accomplishments

  • Lead Assistant within 9 years of experience.
  • Built relationships with multiple dentist office to ensure continued education.


Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
  • Sealant Application Certificate - ADA
  • Coronal Polishing Certificate - ADA
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Red Cross
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Red Cross

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Ikids Pediatric Dentistry
10.2022 - 10.2024

Dental Office Administrator

Jet Dental
01.2021 - 08.2022

Lead Dental Assistant

Connie J Smith, D.D.S.
11.2019 - 05.2020

Registered Dental Assistant

Wheatland Dental Care
09.2018 - 10.2019

Registered Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
10.2017 - 09.2018

Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College

Cedar Hill High School

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