Courtney Sutton
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Professional and experienced Registered Dental Assistant with a passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in performing dental prophylaxis, taking dental radiographs, fluoride applications and sealants. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dandridge Pediatric Dentistry
Dandridge, TN
05.2020 - Current
- Ensured that all instruments and operatories were properly cleaned and sterilized between patients.
- Utilized Open Dental software to manage patient records.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories.
- Addressed patients' concerns, complaints and fears with understanding and empathy, establishing loyal patient following.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventative care measures.
- Obtained X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Provided preventive services such as prophylaxis, topical fluoride applications, and sealants.
Registered Dental Assistant
Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry
Knoxville, TN
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces between patients.
- Utilized Dentrix software to manage patient records.
- Performed services such as prophylaxis, topical fluoride applications, and sealants.
- Obtained X-rays and presented to dentists for review before exam.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
Registered Dental Assistant
Westmorland Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Newport, TN
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Checked patients in and out, verified insurance and collected co-pays to keep business administrative and financial records current.
- Handled telephone and in-person requests for assistance from new and established dental practice patients.
- Prepared new patient files and updated existing records with new personal, insurance, and medical information.
- Verified patient insurance coverage, communicated any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided assistance to dentist during treatment procedures, sterilized instruments and prepared trays for use during treatments.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials and pouring casts.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant
Walters State Community College
Sevierville, TN08-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Roane State Community College
Oak RidgeSome College (No Degree) - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TNSkills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Radiography
- Sealant Application
- Fluoride Treatments
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Organized
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant- August 11th, 2016
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dandridge Pediatric Dentistry
05.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry
05.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Westmorland Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
02.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Dental Assistant
Walters State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Roane State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Walters State Community College
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