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Emily Kellerman

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 22 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Mt. Pleasant, WI
01.2018 - Current
  • Order supplies and maintain inventory control. Provide administrative duties. Chairside assisted procedures. Sterilized instruments. Maintained Covid-19 regulations and protocols.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
  • Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
  • Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

Floating Dental Assistant

Marquette University School of Dentistry
Milwaukee, WI
04.2014 - 05.2018
  • Chairside assisted dental students during treatment of patients in all areas of the school. Assisted in the pediatric department, surgical devices, endodontic department as well as all phases of dentistry.
  • Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
  • Organized instruments between patient visits to ensure they were properly stored away.
  • Organized and maintained all dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within the dental office.
  • Sterilized instruments according to OSHA standards prior to use for each patient appointment.
  • Educated patients on the importance of preventive care and informed them of available treatment options.

Surgical Assistant

Dr. Willoughby
Kenosha, WI
10.2005 - 06.2014
  • Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
  • Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery.
  • Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
  • Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
  • Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
  • Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
  • Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tremper High School
Kenosha, WI
07-1995

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Assistant

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI

Skills

  • Dental Radiography
  • Case Management
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Insurance Coordination
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Relations
  • Strong Manual Dexterity
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Periodontal Treatment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Periodontics
  • Appointment Scheduling

Certification

  • D.A.A.N.C.E Certification, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification
  • Workplace Safety Training & Certification

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
01.2018 - Current

Floating Dental Assistant

Marquette University School of Dentistry
04.2014 - 05.2018

Surgical Assistant

Dr. Willoughby
10.2005 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Tremper High School

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Assistant

Gateway Technical College

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