Fotia Dagnogo
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Zoo Crew Pediatric
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by providing educational materials and addressing their concerns regarding dental procedures.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering exceptional customer service, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and referrals.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently before each procedure, setting up instruments and equipment as needed.
- Collaborated with dental team members for seamless coordination of care for pediatric patients.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, effectively anticipating needs and reducing treatment times.
- Facilitated better communication between parents and providers through clear explanations of dental treatment plans and procedures.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to parents or guardians, promoting proper healing and recovery after dental treatments.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery Dental Implant Center Of Antioch
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for dentist to review.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Helped dentist to complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies .
- helped dentist with Implants procedures.
- accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- successfully completed OSHA,ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Helped with front desk ( Receptionist ).
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Use dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Education
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Volstate
Gallatin, TN07.2025
Certificate - Register Dental Assistant
Excel Dental Training Institute
Hermitage, TN02.2020
GED -
Greenwood Adult Education Center
06.2019
Skills
- Dental Assistant
- Dentrix
- chairside Assistant
- Infection Control Training
- Dental Receptionist
- Laboratory Experience
- Eaglesoft
- Nitrous Oxide
- Oral Health Care
- Dental Equipment
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiology
- CPR
- Nitrous oxide
- Coronal Polishing
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Zoo Crew Pediatric
07.2023 - 06.2024
Surgical Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery Dental Implant Center Of Antioch
02.2022 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Volstate
Certificate - Register Dental Assistant
Excel Dental Training Institute
GED -
Greenwood Adult Education Center
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiology
- CPR
- Nitrous oxide
- Coronal Polishing
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