Gale Burke
Carson City,NV
Summary
Dental assistant with over 25 years of experience in supporting dental professionals in delivering high-quality oral care. Proficient in assisting with oral and periodontal surgeries, as well as implant placements. Expertise in managing patient records, preparing treatment rooms, and ensuring sterile environments to enhance patient comfort and safety. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction through effective communication and a strong work ethic, with a proven ability to adapt and learn quickly.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Incline Dental
Incline Village, NV
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted dentist with diverse procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and extractions.
- Set up instrument trays in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and provided post-operative care guidance.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and stocking of all dental supplies.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Village Dental Ranchharrah
Reno, NV
06.2016 - 10.2021
- Assisted dentist across multiple procedures, including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, extractions.
- Prepared instrument trays according to established protocols for each procedure.
- Operated suction devices during dental procedures and monitored patient vital signs for safety.
- Provided patient education on oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care instructions.
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
John Cercek
Reno, NV
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided chair-side assistance to periodontist during surgeries, passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions following periodontal procedures.
- Prepared treatment plans according to physician's orders for each patient case.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Incline Dental
Incline Village, NV
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Organized lab cases according to doctor specifications; submitted completed cases to lab via mail or online submission system.
- Assisted the dentist with a variety of procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, extractions.
- Performed dental radiographs for patients, including panoramic and bitewing x-rays.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Bend High School
North Bend, OR06-1979
Skills
- Surgical procedure assistance
- Expanded function support
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Inventory management
- Treatment planning
- OSHA compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Incline Dental
12.2021 - Current
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Village Dental Ranchharrah
06.2016 - 10.2021
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
John Cercek
12.2015 - 12.2016
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Incline Dental
09.2014 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
North Bend High School
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