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ELIZABETH HALEY
Grandpraire,TX
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Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in infection control and patient education, honed at Texas Dental and Implant Center. Excelled in delivering chair-side support and improving patient care standards, showcasing exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Achieved notable enhancements in surgical outcomes and patient recovery processes.
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Floss and Gloss Dental
Bedford
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted quality assurance checks on dental materials and tools, ensuring readiness for procedures and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in patient preparation and management during dental procedures.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Dental Assistant
Texas Dental and Implant Center
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2009 - 04.2025
- Replenished out-of-stock items after restocking dental supplies.
- Prepared and administered anesthetic for dental procedures.
- Updated patient records with changes to medical and dental histories.
- Supported dentists and hygienists with expert chair-side clinical assistance.
- Managed sterilization of dental instruments, adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of processes.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote recovery and health.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, enhancing team efficiency and service delivery quality.
- Implemented inventory management system for dental supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in patient preparation and management during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems to enhance data accuracy and retrieval efficiency.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dental team to optimize workflow and improve patient experience through effective communication.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline supply ordering processes, reducing waste and costs.
Dental Assistant
Six Day Dental
Ronoke, Texas
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Improved patient's oral hygiene by educating on proper care.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to patients, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Boosted surgical outcomes by delivering postoperative instructions.
- Maintained accurate inventory of supplies and materials, reporting low stock to relevant persons.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
Kennedale, Texas
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Rotated products following seasonal trends and styles according to company strategy.
- Coordinated store events and promotions, driving traffic and increasing engagement.
- Developed and executed plans to achieve sales targets and store objectives.
- Led team in delivering exceptional customer service, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Education
Certification - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
Arlington, Texas09-2006
Skills
- Infection control
- Medical charting
- Office administration
- Dental Lab Coordination
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Instrument tray preparation
- Attention to detail
- Autoclave operation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Dental impression specialist
- Electronic charting
- Patterson eaglesoft
- Health and safety regulations
- Multitasking
- Inventory management
- Chair-side support
- Patient care standards
- Denture adjustment
- Patient counseling
- Excellent communication
- Records management
- Restorative procedures
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- First aid training
- X-ray patients
- Knowledgeable in Denticon
- Dental assistant (RDA)
- Teamwork
- Dental X-Rays
- Patient education
- Decision-making
- Postoperative care instructions
- Surgical extractions
- CPR/AED
- Dental impressions
- Instrument and room setup
- Patient records gathering
- Henry schein dentrix
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Knowledgeable in Eagle soft,Open Dental, Denticon
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery
- Dental records
- Pediatric dental care
- Emergency response preparedness
- Laboratory case management
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Oral healthcare
- Taking X-rays
- Four-handed procedures
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Full mouth radiographs
- Treatment room preparation
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Floss and Gloss Dental
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Texas Dental and Implant Center
03.2009 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
Six Day Dental
09.2007 - 03.2009
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2003 - 09.2006
Certification - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career Institute