Diane Knisely RDA
San Pablo,CA
Summary
I am clean, neat, organized and detail oriented. I am proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Eagle Soft, A Patterson program dental software. I am an efficient and caring leader. I like to bring fun and professionalism to the dental office. I care deeply about my patients and their needs, facilitating in the process toward optimum dental health.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Gring Guard Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Poured models, fabricated night guards
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Shidara
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Douglas J. Gordon
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Until his retirement 3/2016
- Managed all aspects of running a profitable, proficient and caring general dental clinic with 5 chairs and 2 hygienists
- Routed new patients through the “new patient experience” in regard to our office and policies
- Prepared patients for dental treatment
- Mentor and train new dental assistants
- Efficient in OSHA protocol
- Training yearly with Tom Terry
- Up to date and proficient in sterilization procedures
- Monitor radiograph equipment
- Monitor, maintain and clean sterilization equipment
- Sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures
- Take and develop both manually and digitally necessary dental radiographs
- Record treatment information into patient records
- Trained to assist the dentist and staff in the management of medical and/or dental emergencies
- Review and record medical and dental histories and vital signs
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Provided pre and post operative instructions prescribed by the dentist, listened and responded to patients questions and needs
- Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Pour, trim and polish study models
- Make preliminary impressions for study models, in office night guards and lab fabricated night guards
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- I can make a high quality temporary in 10 minutes or less
- Application of fluoride coating on teeth
- Written narratives the day of treatment for front office staff to facilitate and assist in insurance billing
- Schedule appointments, post procedures and payments, close out a day, maintain records, file, new patient phone interview and warmly greet and dismiss patients.
- 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 office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Dale Carnegie: Sales Advantage - undefined
Contra Costa College
1996
CPR -
In Office Training
04.2019
Blood Bourne Pathogens
Contra Costa Dental Society
06.2017
Dale Carnegie: Leadership Training for Managers - undefined
1995
Dental Assisting Program - undefined
1985
The Dale Carnegie Course - undefined
1994
Skills
- I love & understand all aspects of dentistry I enjoy helping people
- Stellar back office organizational habits Dynamite communication skills
- I bring out the best in those around me Ability to sell quality dentistry
- I ordered supplies and stocked them
My future
I am looking to expand my skills in other professions. I am a hard worker and love new challenges.
Timeline
Lab Technician
Gring Guard Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Shidara
03.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Douglas J. Gordon
01.2001 - 01.2009
Dale Carnegie: Sales Advantage - undefined
Contra Costa College
CPR -
In Office Training
Blood Bourne Pathogens
Contra Costa Dental Society
Dale Carnegie: Leadership Training for Managers - undefined
Dental Assisting Program - undefined
The Dale Carnegie Course - undefined
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