Emily Thomas
Burney,CA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability. Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technologist
Dr. Hood Orthodontics
Chico, CA
11.2016 - 07.2021
- Fabricated orthodontic appliances from wax impressions, models and prescriptions.
- Maintained records of all lab work completed including patient information and appliance types.
- Performed quality control inspections on finished products to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted in the design of custom orthodontic appliances with CAD and CAM software.
- Prepared dental castings for use in manufacturing appliances.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during production processes.
- Assembled a variety of orthodontic retainers, brackets and bands.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating lab equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and materials used in production.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by dentists regarding appliance specifications.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from clients or patients over the phone or in person.
- Repaired broken or damaged orthodontic appliances as needed.
- Kept up-to-date on new technologies related to the field of orthodontics.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments such as milling machines and 3D printers.
- Collaborated closely with dentists to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Created artificial teeth by bonding porcelain to metal, producing attractive and durable dental work.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Guy Whichert
Oroville, CA
01.2011 - 11.2016
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Registered Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Chico
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Communicated with other medical professionals regarding patient care needs.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.
- Answered phones promptly and handled inquiries from potential clients professionally.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment after each use in accordance with safety protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating medical records.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Chico, CA
01.2002 - 08.2008
- Assisted dentists in providing chairside dental care to patients, including preparing and maintaining instruments and materials.
- Provided patient education on oral hygiene, diet and preventive measures.
- Fabricated temporary crowns, bridges, dentures, bleaching trays and other prosthetic devices as directed by the dentist.
- Took digital x-rays using intraoral cameras, cephalometric x-rays and panoramic x-rays.
- Assisted in laboratory tasks such as pouring up impressions and fabricating custom trays for whitening treatments.
- Prepared materials for impression taking and restorative work.
- Instructed patients on proper brushing techniques for optimal oral health.
- Cleaned teeth using hand instruments or ultrasonic scalers.
- Kept operatory areas clean between patients by disinfecting surfaces after each visit.
- Performed four-handed dentistry with the dentist.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School
Chico, CA06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - General Ed
Butte College
ChicoSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Exam room setups
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dentrix proficiency
- Four-handed procedures
- Patient Relations
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Oral Surgery
- Patient schedule management
Certification
- X-ray certificate
- Coronal polishng certificate
Timeline
Lab Technologist
Dr. Hood Orthodontics
11.2016 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Guy Whichert
01.2011 - 11.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
08.2008 - 01.2011
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Western Dental & Orthodontics
01.2002 - 08.2008
- X-ray certificate
- Coronal polishng certificate
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Ed
Butte College