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Emily Greene

Gallatin,TN

Summary

Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering over 10 years of experience as a dental assistant and over 3 years experience with Expanded Functions. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, nitrous oxide and efficient in handling administrative tasks.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Green Hill Dental Center, PLLC
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Greet and prepare patients for dental examinations.
  • Gently and skillfully take, develop and mount X-rays.
  • Assist in complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth and other surgical procedures.
  • Properly sterilize dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies (OSHA)
  • Provide preoperative and postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
  • Perform laboratory functions such as preparing materials and models, making preliminary impressions for study models appliances, and custom trays.
  • Correctly arrange instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
  • Proficiently assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.
  • Remove cement after doctor places fixed appliances.
  • Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.
  • Apply sealants, topical anesthetics, fluoride.
  • Perform coronal polishing.
  • Perform restorative fillings.
  • Fabricate provisional crowns.
  • Accurately collect and record patient medical and dental histories.
  • Expertly chart and document procedures.
  • Remove sutures and dressings.
  • Consistently follow protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Educate patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services.
  • Perform office manager duties.
  • Scheduled appointments for both dentist and hygienist.
  • Routinely complete inventory, supply orders and restock supplies.
  • Review status of waiting room on routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in timely fashion.
  • File patients' charts, answer phones, and return phone calls.
  • Manage invoices and transaction receipts.
  • Make and build strong relationships with office staff and patients.

Registered Dental Assistant

Madison Family Dentistry
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment in order to prepare for treatment/surgery.
  • Preparing treatment rooms for all procedures.
  • Assisting dentist in all procedures (See dental assisting duties in most recent employment).
  • Fabrication of models.
  • Performing all duties in prosthodontics.

Registered Dental Assistant

Patriot Dental - Dr. Paul Nawiesiak, Dds
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Answered multi-line telephone system.
  • Prepared patient for physician to examine.
  • Perform dental radiographs.
  • Assist chairside in all dental procedures.
  • Filed and organized charts daily.
  • Collected and delivered mail daily.
  • Prepared referrals for patients to visit specialists.
  • Responded to written and telephone requests for patient information.
  • Entered patient information and appointments into computer.
  • Organized lunch meetings between doctor and drug reps.
  • Determined nature of business and directed caller to destination.
  • Called various other doctor offices to obtain patients medical history and files.
  • Represented our office as positively.
  • Made patients feel welcomed and comfortable.

References available upon request.

Registered Dental Assistant

Interfaith Dental Clinic
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Performed polishing and placed sealants.
  • Trained and supervised student registered dental assistants.
  • Efficiently worked and thrived in fast paced environment under multiple doctors daily.
  • Expertly chart documentation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Used clinic specific software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Education

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.2020

Certification - Nitrous Oxide

Interfaith Dental Clinic
Nashville, TN
01.2010

Certification - Dental Radiography

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
08.2008

High School Diploma - High school

Trousdale County High School
Hartsville, TN
2006

Skills

  • Apply topical anesthetic safely and effectively
  • Take impression and skilled in applying sealants
  • Critical thinker, quick, eager learner and team player
  • Perform coronal polishing and amalgam restorations
  • Place bases and liners
  • Fabricate provisional crowns
  • Dependable, compassionate with outstanding interpersonal skill and attention to detail
  • Very conscious of aseptic techniques and infection control
  • Office manager skills
  • Prepare patients and assist for dental procedures
  • Perform all duties in prosthodontics and assist in cosmetic dentistry

Objective

Energetic, competent and qualified to provide Registered Dental Assistant and Expanded Function services. Looking for a EFDA position in a fast paced, people oriented facility, where I can utilize my clinical education, qualifications, compassion and skills to continue my professional development. Knowledgeable with computers and different software applications, dependable and trustworthy. 


Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association

Registered Dental Assistant

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification

Dental Radiography Certification

Timeline

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Green Hill Dental Center, PLLC
03.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Dental Assistant

Madison Family Dentistry
03.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Dental Assistant

Patriot Dental - Dr. Paul Nawiesiak, Dds
09.2019 - 03.2020

Registered Dental Assistant

Interfaith Dental Clinic
09.2014 - 08.2016

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental

University of Memphis

Certification - Nitrous Oxide

Interfaith Dental Clinic

Certification - Dental Radiography

Volunteer State Community College

High School Diploma - High school

Trousdale County High School

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association

Registered Dental Assistant

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification

Dental Radiography Certification

Emily Greene