GABRIELLE NORRIS
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Highly motivated and meticulous individual with proven ability to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, as well as assist dentists in all aspects of patient oral care. Skilled in performing preventive and restorative dental treatments, digital x-rays, and lab work. Experienced in dental office software and patient record keeping, with a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dreamdental
Goodlettsville, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Placed attachments for Invisalign
- Specialized in general dentistry including performing root canals, fillings, extractions and etc
Registered Dental Assistant
Dentalworks
Hendersonville, Tennessee
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists in all dental procedures, including crowns, bridges, extractions and fillings
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Performed sterilization of instruments according to OSHA regulations
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly
- Managed front desk operations such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and collecting payments
Sterilization Technician
Dream Dental
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Installed and set up medical equipment, using hand tools
- Developed strong knowledge of safety protocols and infection control procedures related to sterilization processes
- Performed routine maintenance on sterilizers to ensure proper functioning and optimal performance
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
- Cleaned, sterilized and distributed supplies and instruments used in patient care
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health Science
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, Tennessee12.2023
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Nitrous Oxide
- Dental Impressions
- Restorative Dentistry
- Temporary Restorations
- Surgical Extractions
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontics
- Endodontics
- Implant Restoration
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Problem solving
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dreamdental
12.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dentalworks
10.2022 - 11.2023
Sterilization Technician
Dream Dental
03.2020 - 12.2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health Science
Volunteer State Community College