Elizabeth Ingram
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Spirited and knowledgeable Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering 18 years of exceptional dental care. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Exceptional patient care and education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Gilbert Center Dentistry
Gilbert, AZ
06.2013 - Current
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Traveling Dental Assistant
Dependable Dental Temp Agency
Gilbert, AZ
06.2012 - 04.2020
- Travel around the Valley to help Dental offices as needed on a short notice.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
Dental Assistant
Savannah Family Dental
Denton, TX
03.2009 - 08.2012
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ01.2020
Dental Assisting
National Institute of Technology
Houston, TX2004
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Care Standards
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Customer Service
- Organization and Prioritization
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Lead Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Gilbert Center Dentistry
06.2013 - Current
Traveling Dental Assistant
Dependable Dental Temp Agency
06.2012 - 04.2020
Dental Assistant
Savannah Family Dental
03.2009 - 08.2012
Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Dental Assisting
National Institute of Technology