Dhonna Michelle Thornton
League City,Texas
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong adaptability and a proactive approach, demonstrating effective communication and a commitment to organizational goals. Proven ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and seamlessly integrate into dynamic teams. Passionate about continuous learning and adept at navigating change to drive success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
- Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
My Community Health Network
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Coordinated office activities by communicating with other departments and staff members.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Assisted dentist with a variety of dental treatments, including cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth and jaws for diagnostic purposes.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and materials used in the office.
- Ordered dental supplies when needed, maintaining cost efficiency without sacrificing quality of care provided to patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the office including cleaning surfaces between each use.
- Provided support to new hires while they learn the duties associated with being a Registered Dental Assistant.
Registered Dental Assistant
Gulfside Dental and Orthodontics
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Lovett Dental
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment after each use in accordance with safety protocols.
Registered Dental Assistant / Office Assistant
Life Smile Dental
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments.
- Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Registered Dental Assistant
Sage Dental Deer Park
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Orthodontic Assistant
Magruder Family Dentistry and Orthodontics
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
Education
Registered Dental Assisting -
College of the Mainland
08.2018
EKG, CNA, Phlebotomy -
Health Initiatives Learning Center
12.2015
Bachelors Degree - Hospitality and Tourism Management
St. Paul University Philippines
10.2012
Skills
- Dentrix
- Dexis
- Epic
- Alginate Impression
- Dental office administration
- Patient schedule management
- Restorative procedures
- Pouring and trimming models
- Digital Scan Impressions
- Open Dental
- Gendex
- Handheld nomad Xray
- Whitening trays
- Zoom
- Film Xrays
- Epic
- Insurance Verification
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- CBCT
- Sprint Ray printing
- Peripro
- Film Developer
- Personable
- Friendly
- Professional demeanor
- ITero scanner
- 3Shape Scanner
- Primescan
- Bonding
- Debonding
- Invisalign
- Vivera retainers
- Papoose
- Scheduling
- Checking In/Out
- Phone Calls
- Payment Handling
- POS
- Office Management
- Ordering supplies
- Cord packing
- Making temporary crowns
- Multi-Lingual
Certification
- Registered Dental Assisting
- Dental x-ray certification
- CPR/AED/BLS certification
References
- Sami Soto, Patient Service Supervisor, 713-569-5756, SSoto@mychn.org
- Heidy Soto, Registered Dental Hygienist, 903-917-7080, HeSoto@mychn.org
- Mimi Le, Registered Dental Hygienist, 281-541-7559, mimile23@yahoo.com
- Kristie Henley, Registered Dental Assistant, 713-506-8515, khenley@bbahc.org
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
11.2023 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
My Community Health Network
11.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
Gulfside Dental and Orthodontics
10.2021 - 11.2022
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Lovett Dental
04.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Dental Assistant / Office Assistant
Life Smile Dental
04.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Sage Dental Deer Park
10.2018 - 04.2019
Orthodontic Assistant
Magruder Family Dentistry and Orthodontics
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Registered Dental Assisting
- Dental x-ray certification
- CPR/AED/BLS certification
Registered Dental Assisting -
College of the Mainland
EKG, CNA, Phlebotomy -
Health Initiatives Learning Center
Bachelors Degree - Hospitality and Tourism Management
St. Paul University Philippines
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