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Gina Kanoza

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Experienced dental technician with 14 years in a crown and bridge lab, bringing a distinct advantage to the field. With a total of 18 years of knowledge and skills, I have established a strong foundation in this industry. Demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities and dependability, effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Eager to embrace additional responsibilities to ensure team goals are achieved. Recognized for reliability, motivation, and detail-oriented approach. A team player with exceptional organizational skills, offering 18 years of variety of skills and clinical mindset chairside manners and talents as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Implant & Comprehensive Dentistry
06.2021 - Current
  • Maintain operatory workflow. Assisting Dr. with restorative procedures, Implant placement, extractions, bone graphs.
  • Scanning, designing & milling Cerec same day crowns.
  • Contributed to positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
  • Successfully managed patient anxiety and improved their experience with effective communication and empathetic care practices.
  • Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chair side duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
  • Maintaining a clean, stock, & organized operatoryoperator
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety by strictly adhering to sterilization procedures and cross-contamination protocols.

Lead VPK Teacher

Children’s Village Enrichment Center
08.2010 - 01.2017
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
  • Organize and execute parent teacher conferences, uphold and maintain DCF policies and procedure
  • Follow classroom lesson plans an standards
  • In charge of Summer Camp for elementary children and transportation of students

Dental Lab Technician

Dental Ceramic Studio
01.1986 - 01.1999
  • Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
  • Model trimming, waxing, casting, metal finishing, opaquing, glazing and polishing crowns, writing up invoices
  • Maintain clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
  • Meticulously inspected final products to ensure adherence to quality standards and dentist specifications.
  • Ensured precise color matching of dental prosthetics, improving patient satisfaction rates.

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting

Altierus Career College
Tampa, FL
05.2021

Certificate - Childcare center operations

Pinellas Technical College
Clearwater, FL
01.2014

Child Development Associate Credential - Early Childhood Education

Florida League of Christian School
Dade City, FL
03.2011

Diploma -

Penn Hills High School
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1988

Skills

  • Retraction Cord
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Endodontic assistance
  • Tray Setup
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Sealant Application
  • Operatory Preparation
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Temporary Crowns
  • HIPAA / OSHA Certified
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Dental radiography proficiency
  • CPR Certified
  • Scanning using cerec & trios
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Nitrous Oxide Sedation
  • Denticon & Dentrix experience

Activities

  • Kids Club Teacher, 2017 - 2023
  • Greeter at Together Church, 2017 - 2023
  • Lead Teacher Girls Ministry, Victory Church, 2009 - 2014
  • Small Group Bible Study, Victory Church, 2014 - 2016
  • ASA/ISA Girls Youth Softball Assistant Coach/Strength Trainer/Team Manager, 2013 - 2015

References

  • Renee Hendrix 863-602-9235
  • Billy Joe 863-333-2541
  • Barb Mingone, 412-608-9235
  • Donna Piche 863-604-1743

Timeline

Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Implant & Comprehensive Dentistry
06.2021 - Current

Lead VPK Teacher

Children’s Village Enrichment Center
08.2010 - 01.2017

Dental Lab Technician

Dental Ceramic Studio
01.1986 - 01.1999

Diploma -

Penn Hills High School

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting

Altierus Career College

Certificate - Childcare center operations

Pinellas Technical College

Child Development Associate Credential - Early Childhood Education

Florida League of Christian School

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