Gena Lester DAII
Spring Hope,NC
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant II
Spring Hope Family Dentistry
02.2023 - Current
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant II
The Dental Care Center
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant I
Wilson Pediatric Dentistry
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Bailey,NC2020
Dental Assisting
NC Dental U
Wake Forest2020
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Dental Radiography
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Proficient in Dentrix, PracticeWorks
Certification
- HIPAA
- NC Radiology 3/2020
- Nitrous Oxide
- Medical Office Emergencies
- Nomad
- CPR
- Coronal Polishing
Timeline
Dental Assistant II
Spring Hope Family Dentistry
02.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant II
The Dental Care Center
08.2021 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant I
Wilson Pediatric Dentistry
06.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Dental Assisting
NC Dental U
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