Denise DiGiacomo-May
Cecil,PA
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 8+ years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Omni Dental
McMurray, PA
10.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Fabricated multi-until temporaries for crown and bridge restorations.
- Assisted in IV sedation cases for full mouth restorations.
- Exposed all necessary radiographic images to properly chart and treatment plan new patients.
- Provided a welcoming atmosphere for all patients, especially those with dental anxiety.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by utilizing BLS/Heimlich training.
Dental Assistant
Dental Designs Of Washington
Washington, PA
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark Sheedy, And Dr. Katherine Miller
Wexford , PA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, and root canals.
- Adjusted dentures, and partials.
- Performed chairside denture relines.
Dental Assistant
The Dentistry
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisted multiple doctors with a large number of operatories daily.
- Cross-trained to assist Oral Surgeons, Endodontists, and Orthodontists along with the general dentists.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocol for all equipment, instruments and procedures.
- Documented doctors records, and constructed treatment plans for presentation by the patient care coordinator.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Barry Bartusiak
Washington, PA
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Used Media Dent to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Accurately entered patient clinical data into computer to update charts.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA04.1996
Skills
- Safety and Sanitation
- Rapport Development
- High-Volume Environments
- Temporary Restoration Fabrication
- Postoperative Care
- Emergency Dental Care
Certification
RHS
BLS
OSHA Stericycle
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Omni Dental
10.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Designs Of Washington
07.2018 - 10.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark Sheedy, And Dr. Katherine Miller
07.2017 - 07.2018
Dental Assistant
The Dentistry
12.2015 - 07.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Barry Bartusiak
10.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Point Park University
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