Dianne Miller
Gallup,NM
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practice. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant EF
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Gallup, NM
10.2011 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs, dental radiographs, and panoramic x-rays.
- Provide Expanded Functions with restorative fillings.
- Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Adult and child prophylaxis, rubber cup polishing. Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Take mouth impressions and make mouth guards.
- Currently in charge of the Lead Aprons, annual certifications.
Dental Assistant
Dental Innovations - Dr. DeSantis
Gallup, NM
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Update and maintain patients' dental records, perform routine dental cleanings, and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures.
- Take and process dental x-rays, handle billing and insurance details, take impressions, pour up models, make custom temporary crowns, and advise patients on oral hygiene.
Education
Certificate Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
University of New Mexico- Gallup Branch
Gallup07-2007
Skills
- Patient Education
- Restorative Dentistry
- Chairside assistance
- Oral X-Rays
- Oral Surgery
- Infection control procedures
Certification
- Advanced Expanded Functions Certified
- Periodontal Expanded Functions - Advanced Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant EF
Gallup Indian Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Innovations - Dr. DeSantis
05.2009 - 10.2011
Certificate Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
University of New Mexico- Gallup Branch
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