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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplishments
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Ely Quist

Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A) (C.D.A)
Corinth,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic dental assistant with 6 years of experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of teamwork, providing high-quality care, HIPPA protocols, and Healthcare Personnel Infection Control CDC guidelines. Trained in BLS/CPR. Itero trained. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the dental field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

General Dental Assistant

Smiles Hut Dental
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Lead Dental Assistant

1385 Dental Studio
07.2021 - 10.2023


  • Prepared trays/working area with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next, including periodontal probes, air water syringes and restorative dental instruments.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate. Documented/typed patient data into computer system using OpenDental while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks, and cleaning air traps and water sensors, weekly autoclave maintainance and weekly spore testing.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies. Received deliveries to stock supply closet for managing products and equipment.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings and sealants.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
  • Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance (i.e. changing plaster traps monthly, documenting spore testing testing report, BM/IW waste receipts), radiation testing for mobile x-ray unit, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Morning duties of checking appointments for x-ray needs, checking for recall appointments and future treatment needs. Checking in lab cases by marking "Crown/Bridge" here or letting front office schedule in their appointment.
  • Evening duties of restocking operatories, making lab cases are received for following day, basic set-up for following day. Packing and filling out lab scripts. Checking for any unsent cases. Taking out trash. Checking biohazard/sharps/amalgams and disposing per correct protocols. Tidying up lunchroom. Restocking bathroom.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Science -

North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX
05.2020 - 12.2023

Registered Dental Assistant Certification -

North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX
09.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

Motivation

Commitment

Concentration

Time Management

Certification

CPR

Summary of Qualifications

  • Opened (i.e. using issued front door key, turn on lights, units, equipment, master switches, filled bottles, tidied and stocked waiting room) and closed (i.e. turn off lights, units, equip, emptied water bottles, off master switches, thermostat, lock front door) office.
  • Greet and prepare patients for treatment
  • Prepare treatment rooms and assemble trays for various procedures
  • Sterilize instruments and equipment; maintain proper asepsis and infection control
  • Take full-mouth, Panorex, and digital x-rays; expose, process, and mount radiographs
  • Document treatment notes in patient charts.
  • Maintain proper inventory control' order supplies and materials regularly
  • Pour models; fabricate provisional crowns, bridges, partials, and bleaching trays
  • Provide education to patients and communicate post-treatment instructions
  • Maintain proficiency in the OpenDental computer software program
  • Assist the dentist in four-handed dentistry during examinations and treatment; perform back office duties.

Accomplishments

  • Improved and achieved practice visibility and area reputation by garnering online reviews from existing patients during chairside to attract new patients who are seeking high-quality care.

Timeline

CPR

08-2023

Lead Dental Assistant

1385 Dental Studio
07.2021 - 10.2023

General Dental Assistant

Smiles Hut Dental
12.2020 - 06.2021

Nitrous Oxide

11-2020

Registered Dental Assistant Certification -

North Central Texas College
09.2020 - 12.2020

Associate of Arts - Health Science -

North Central Texas College
05.2020 - 12.2023
Ely QuistRegistered Dental Assistant (R.D.A) (C.D.A)