Debra Hollowell
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Skilled Senior Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Covenant Community Outreach Dental, adept in patient care and infection control. Demonstrated excellence in dental radiography and patient record management, enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction. Proven ability in effective communication and collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and office productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Covenant Community Outreach Dental
Lubbock, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the office including cleaning surfaces between each use.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Provided chairside assistance during all dental procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Collaborated closely with dentists to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing complex treatments.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment between uses according to OSHA standards.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Assisted dentist with a variety of dental treatments, including cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
- Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Jason P White D.D.S
Lubbock, TX
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Education
Licensed - Dental Assistant
West Texas Dental Assistanting
Lubbock, TX12-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Dental radiography
- Patient record management
- Assisting procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral health education
- Front desk operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Treatment coordination
- Health history assessment
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Medical records management
- Dental software fluency
- Electronic charting
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Multitasking
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Complex Problem-solving
- Customer service
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Nitrous oxide monitoring certification
Affiliations
- I am a Ballroom dancer
- I grow a vegetable garden in the summer
- I love going to the gym
Accomplishments
- I have won multiple awards dancing
- I was nominated for an award with Covenant
EMR
- Epic
- Eaglesoft
- Dentrix
- Open Dental
Timeline
Senior Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Covenant Community Outreach Dental
12.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Jason P White D.D.S
10.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed - Dental Assistant
West Texas Dental Assistanting
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