Courtney Brown

Proficiently and effectively manage and instruct a Dental Assistant course. The class is divided into 4 hours of lecture and 4 hours of clinical weekly for nine month sessions. Following curriculum and adding my own various measurements of comprehension and practice exercises I am involved in all aspects of the students education. Recording student grades and attendance, managing transcripts and assisting in payment collection and record keeping. Keeping an inventory of materials necessary to function at a superior level, while offering individualized support.

• Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop innovative teaching methods that increased overall student satisfaction within the program.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning experience and improve over time.
• Prepared graduates for successful careers as dental assistants by emphasizing real-world applications of skills learned in class.
• Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
• Promoted a positive learning environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration among students.
• Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.

I was fortunate to be a team member in a patient care orientated practice. Helping with all general procedures including amalgam and composites, root canal therapies, crown and bridge and others. Working independently I take digital x-rays, impressions, denture adjustments, lab work, orthodontic care, provisional fabrication and cementation, mixing and removing of cements, liners and bases.

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
• Implemented educational programs within the practice that emphasized preventative care strategies for patients.
• Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
• Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
• Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
• Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Appointed OSHA officer for the practice. Taking x-rays, impressions, orthodontics, perio charting, treatment planning, coronal polishing and patient education. Followed aseptic procedures and sterilization for the office and hand piece and equipment maintenance. Participated in regular continuing education and professional development.

• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
• Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.