Courtney Carter
Sheridan
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smile Ithaca
Ithaca, MI
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Dental Hygiene Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Dr. John Downey DDS
Ithaca, MI
03.2008 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
- Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Monitored and updated hygiene schedules by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments.
- Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carson City-Crystal High School
Carson City, MI06.2000
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Time management
- Dependable
- Positivity
- Quick Learner
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Team player
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Ithaca
12.2023 - 01.2025
Dental Hygiene Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Dr. John Downey DDS
03.2008 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Carson City-Crystal High School
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