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Elaine Engel

Hampton,NJ

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with over 33 years of experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Detail-oriented and a quick learner, and enjoy learning new dental procedures and new dental products.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

DeLorenzo Dentistry, LLC
01.2010 - 10.2023
  • Cleaned and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, sanitized treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • In office whitening (ie Philips ZOOM)
  • Digital dental scanner (Carestream)
  • 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.
  • Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Intra-oral and extra-oral photography.

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Jaeger & Jaeger Dental
03.2006 - 09.2010
  • Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Performed chair-side duties for an orthodontic and periodontal office.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Supported dentists during procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Front Desk Representative

Joseph R. Krulewicz, DMD
02.2004 - 03.2006
  • Greeted patients upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to schedule appointment and answer any questions.
  • Scheduled patient appointments after their dental visit.
  • Entered insurance payment and patient payment into Dentrix.
  • Submitted patients dental insurance.
  • Called patients dental insurance when necessary.
  • Ran end of day reports.
  • Delivered above-and-beyond service to patients, to create a comfortable visit to the office.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bridgewater-Raritan High School, West
Bridgewater, NJ

Skills

  • CDA, RDA and Current dental x-ray license
  • Chairside assisting
  • Sterilization
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Education
  • Procedure Support
  • Dental Impressions
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Radiography
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix
  • Clinical Support
  • Patient Relations

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

DeLorenzo Dentistry, LLC
01.2010 - 10.2023

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Jaeger & Jaeger Dental
03.2006 - 09.2010

Front Desk Representative

Joseph R. Krulewicz, DMD
02.2004 - 03.2006

High School Diploma -

Bridgewater-Raritan High School, West

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