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Denise Lewis

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with 7+ years of experience with a dedication to providing exceptional patient care and promoting oral health care. Skilled in radiographic, chairside assistance and infection control. Adaptive, fast learner and attention to detail, contributes to increased patient satisfaction and efficient dental procedures. Enjoy maintaining good and compassionate rapport with patients. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dominion Smiles
03.2024 - Current
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor.
  • Assisted 3 successful Implant cases using Yomi Guided Robot, LANAP laser treatment and intake of new patients

Lead Dental Assistant

Cosmetic Dental Associates
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Lead to 7 dental assistants
  • Oversaw schedule and placement of assistants, training
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery, implants, seat 8+prepless veneers, intake new patients, hygiene assist, ortho. assist, knowledge in temporization
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
  • Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.

Ortho. Asst.

Cosmetic Dental Associates
05.2017 - 03.2024
  • Invisalign and traditional bracket starts
  • Organize and upkeep of Ortho
  • Charts and boxes
  • Take full sets of photos
  • Uploads of photos and prescriptions
  • Ortho
  • Ordering
  • Reties
  • Bonding of buttons and brackets
  • Backtrack for Invisalign

Teacher

Country Home Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2016

Cared, nurtured, and taught toddlers of ages 12-18 months' practical life skills, science and discovery, social developmental skills etc.

  • Observed and recorded anecdotal notes
  • Maintained personal files of children with developmental checklists
  • Made sure room was clean, safe, and comfortable learning family environment

Teacher

Country Home Learning Center
06.2009 - 07.2010
  • Cared, nurtured, and taught 4-year-old children number and letter recognition, introduction to writing, math concepts, science, and discovery etc
  • Observed and recorded anecdotal notes
  • Maintained personal files of children with developmental checklists
  • Supervised off site field trips

KINS Assistant

NEISD
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Cared for and helped 3rd graders after school with their homework
  • Helped children to participate in learning activities, computer labs, arts and crafts etc

Education

Certification -

BLS
San Antonio, TX
03.2023

Dental Assisting Training Program -

Texas State University San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
04.2017

Dental Assistant Registration Course -

UT Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
03.2017

Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High
San Antonio
08.2008

Skills

  • Chair Side Assistance
  • Treatment setups
  • Orthodontic Procedure Support
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Dental impressions
  • Pouring and Trimming Models
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency (FMX, Ceph, Pano, CBCT)
  • Proficient in Eaglesoft and Open Dental software
  • ITero scanning
  • Photo taking
  • Great communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dominion Smiles
03.2024 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Cosmetic Dental Associates
10.2022 - 03.2024

Ortho. Asst.

Cosmetic Dental Associates
05.2017 - 03.2024

Teacher

Country Home Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2016

Teacher

Country Home Learning Center
06.2009 - 07.2010

KINS Assistant

NEISD
08.2008 - 06.2009

Certification -

BLS

Dental Assisting Training Program -

Texas State University San Marcos

Dental Assistant Registration Course -

UT Health Science Center

Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High
Denise Lewis