Emily Engbrecht
Battle Ground
Summary
Provided chairside assistance for numerous Endodontic procedures such as RCT, RETX, Apicoectomy, Root Amputations, Internal bleach, and I&D’s. Assisted with nitrous oxide. Highly efficient in setup, breakdown, and quickly performing room turnaround. Thoroughly sterilized dental equipment and exam rooms. Prepared instrument cassettes prior to treatment and surgeries. Received and prepared patients for endo treatment. Efficiently operated x-ray machines and CBCT scan. Maintained communication flow with front office personnel to ensure consistency and sustain pace for daily work load. Easily adapts to individual preference and methods of office settings and dentist.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hygiene Assistant
Battle Ground Dental
Battle Ground, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Supported dental procedures by preparing treatment areas and organizing necessary supplies efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to enhance their understanding and commitment to dental care.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline patient flow, improving overall clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Made sure spore tests were done weekly
- Was in charge of Colgate and Sun star orders to ensure we were never without supplies for patients
- Made sure all trashes were taken out daily and laundry was done everyday
- Helped out with answering phones and scheduling treatment if front needed help
- Took patient payment if needed
- Was in charge of taking and uploading patient photos
Dental Assistant
Columbia Endodontic Group
Vancouver, WA
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in patient preparation by ensuring comfort and providing necessary materials for procedures.
- Operated dental equipment, including digital X-ray machines, to support diagnostic processes.
- Managed patient records with precision using electronic health record systems to ensure data accuracy.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote recovery and health.
- Assisted doctors in Root canal treatment from getting numb to placing temp or permanent restoration
Dental Assistant
Salmon Creek Endodontics
Vancouver, WA
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Set up examination room and dental cassettes in preparations for exams and procedures
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records
- Worked closely with patients before, during, and after treatment
- Efficiently worked areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocols
- Balanced multitasking efficiently
Extern
Gentle Dental
Vancouver, WA
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Assisted dentist in various procedures
- Seated patients in a timely manner
- Quickly learned proper sterile protocol
- Accurately assisted dentist with four-handed dentistry
Education
Certified Dental Assisting - undefined
Charter College
WA01.2020
Skills
- Dental specialties
- Infection control
- Study model fabrication
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient education
- Charting via TDO
- Traditional and digital radiology/Dexis
- Assist with restorative procedures: amalgam and composite
- Alginate impressions
- Assist with RCT, RETX, Apicoectomy
- Proficient in four-handed dentistry
- Front office procedures/Scheduling
Timeline
Hygiene Assistant
Battle Ground Dental
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Columbia Endodontic Group
07.2022 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Salmon Creek Endodontics
11.2020 - 07.2022
Extern
Gentle Dental
01.2020 - 01.2020
Certified Dental Assisting - undefined
Charter College