Ginger Miers
Duck Hill,Mississippi
Summary
Hardworking, motivated, and dependable employee with great customer service. Very compassionate about the dental field and our patients. Devoted to being a team player and making sure we accomplish our mission and meet our goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hygiene Coordinator
Lifetime Dental PLLC
Greenwood, MS
05.2016 - Current
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Fuse, Curve,and eaglesoft, to keep important patient information on file.
- Maintained records of all safety checks performed throughout the facility.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Dental Assistant/Student Liaison Officer
Ware Family Dental/Oceanpointe Dental Academy
Grenada, MS
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental surgery in hospital operating room and office operatory.
- Enrolled students in dental school.
- Taught dental assisting labs at Oceanpointe Dental Academy.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Bryman College
Federal Way, WA05-2004
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County Community College
Kilmichael, MS05-1995
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Infection Control
- Taking X-Rays
- Treatment Room Setup
- Chair-Side Support
- Computer Proficient
- Administrative Assistance
Certification
- Radiology certified
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hygiene Coordinator
Lifetime Dental PLLC
05.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant/Student Liaison Officer
Ware Family Dental/Oceanpointe Dental Academy
01.2008 - 05.2016
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County Community College
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