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Debra Hochstetler

Marshall,MI

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Coast Dental & Orthodontics
Woodstock, Georgia
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, restorations, and periodontal scaling.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventative care measures and post-treatment instructions.
  • Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in operatories between patients.
  • Assisted hygienist in documentation of periodontal conditions and exam results.
  • Prepared patient for treatment by taking patient's medical histories and vital signs.

Dental Assistant

Forest Community Dental Center
Lansing, MI
08.2010 - 07.2020
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Helped keep patient calm and comfortable
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.

Education

CDA - Dental Assistant

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • X-Ray Processing
  • Oral Hygiene and post op Instruction
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Inventory Management
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Counseling
  • Medical Records Management
  • Time management abilities
  • Reliability
  • Restorative procedures
  • Sealants
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Supply Ordering
  • Self Motivation
  • Taking X-rays
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Excellent Communication
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Professionalism
  • Multitasking
  • Taking Medical and Dental History
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Coast Dental & Orthodontics
12.2022 - 02.2024

Dental Assistant

Forest Community Dental Center
08.2010 - 07.2020

CDA - Dental Assistant

Wake Technical Community College

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