Emmalee Murphy
1267 W Cardinal Ave, Hayden,ID,83835
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience In Dental Assisting, skilled in dental radiography and patient management. Proven ability to enhance procedural efficiency and alleviate patient anxiety, while maintaining rigorous infection control standards. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and cross-training capabilities, contributing to a well-organized and patient-focused practice. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kootenai Dental Group
, 555 W Canfield Ave, Coeur D' Alene,ID,83815
06.2024 - Current
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Dental Assistant
DDS NorthWest
, 1800 N Lincoln Wy,Coeur D' Alene,ID,83814
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
Kevin Hintz Family Dentistry
, 1206 N Idaho St, Post Falls, ID,83854
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls, ID,8385405-2022
High School Diploma -
Venture High School
1619 N 9th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID,8381406-2021
Skills
- Patient management
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Chairside assistance
- Dental material preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Dentrix proficiency
- First aid training
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient services
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant, RDA(AMT)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kootenai Dental Group
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
DDS NorthWest
01.2024 - 06.2025
Dental Assistant
Kevin Hintz Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
High School Diploma -
Venture High School
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