Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Erica Palmisano

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Advance Dentistry, excelling in patient care and dental radiography. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and manage medical records efficiently. Known for enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through expert chairside assistance and effective patient education. Proficient in oral surgery support and equipment sterilization, contributing to optimal treatment outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Advance Dentistry
08.2023 - Current


  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.

Sterilization Technician

Hardin Advanced Dentistry
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
  • Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.

Education

GED
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental Radiography
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Impression Taking Skills
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Patient Education
  • Dental Material Handling
  • First Aid Training
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Endodontic Procedure Assistance
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Medical Records Management

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Advance Dentistry
08.2023 - Current

Sterilization Technician

Hardin Advanced Dentistry
01.2023 - 08.2023

GED
Erica Palmisano