Crystal Butler
Marietta,GA
Summary
Certificate Dental Assistant with focused experience in oral surgery, IV sedation, and general anesthesia environments. Proven ability to assist surgeons and anesthesia providers with patient care, sterile surgical procedures, and airway support. And post-anesthesia recovery. Highly reliable, safety, and experience with anxious and medically complex patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental
Smyrna, Georgia
09.2013 - Current
- Facilitated patient care and comfort during dental procedures, ensuring optimal experiences.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain efficiency and safety.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for better outcomes.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless execution of dental procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and equipment to support operations.
- Implemented stringent safety protocols to uphold a clean clinical environment.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Monitored nitrous oxide levels during sedation to prioritize patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, extractions, root canals, and periodontal care.
- Answered phone calls from patients inquiring about appointment times or billing questions.
- Managed patient records and scheduling for optimal workflow.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, ordering supplies, completing insurance forms, and collecting payments.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility prior to appointments.
- Kept a clean working environment by following infection control standards set forth by OSHA regulations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Albany Technical College
Albany, Georgia, GASkills
- Oral surgery assistant and IV sedation
- IV sedation and general anesthesia assistant and monitoring
- Vital signs and airway management
- Emergency response preparedness
- Surgical documentation and charting
- orthodontic assisting
Timeline
Expanded Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental
09.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Albany Technical College