Emily Braford
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures and sterilization. Hands-on training in chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Unlicensed Dental Assistant
Clear Lakes Dental
02.2023 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained aclean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
The Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Enhanced toddler learning by incorporating age-appropriate activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop individualized lesson plans for each child, focusing on their unique needs and abilities.
- Supported children''s emotional and social development through positive reinforcement and open communication strategies.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
Customer Service Representative
Planet Fitness
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business..
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
Education
Bachelors in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene And Dental Assisting
Century College
Saint Paul, MN08.2026
High School Diploma -
Cannon Falls High School
Cannon Falls, MN06.2018
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental records
- Team collaboration abilities
- First Aid Training
- Dental staff support
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Care Coordination
- Restorative Dentistry
- Electronic Charting
- Oral Surgery
- Restorative procedures
- Infection control proficiency
- Proficient in Fuse (Patterson Dental) Software
- Team Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental Material Handling
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Oral hygiene education
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Laboratory Case Management
- Restorative Dentistry Support
- Instrument Sterilization
Timeline
Unlicensed Dental Assistant
Clear Lakes Dental
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Toddler Teacher
The Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
06.2022 - 02.2023
Customer Service Representative
Planet Fitness
02.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelors in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene And Dental Assisting
Century College
High School Diploma -
Cannon Falls High School
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