Glenda Carey
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with extensive experience in healthcare office environments. Proven ability to manage patient records, scheduling, correspondence, and front-office operations while maintaining strict confidentiality. Known for strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a friendly, service-oriented approach to assisting the public.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
University Dental Center, Rutgers University
Galloway, NJ
11.2016 - 04.2025
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Passed instruments, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed amalgam, cements and alginate materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted students and faculty dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns and bridges.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Axium and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Educated patients about oral hygiene.
Dental Assistant
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Pediatrics
NJ
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Conducted all of the same duties as while working at the University Dental Center in Galloway, NJ along with the following additional duties.
- Aided pediatric dentists and residents in the placement of stainless steel crowns, oral sedation procedures, as well as IV sedation procedures.
- Aided pediatric dentists in the hospital setting and helped with procedures on pediatric and special needs patients who were receiving treatment under general anesthesia.
- Helped educate both children and parents about best practices in oral hygiene.
Dental Assistant
Dental Depot
11.2008 - 11.2016
- Assisted the dentist chair-side in the day-to-day operations in a busy, private practice environment.
- Assisted with a very large variety of procedures, including implant surgery and restoration.
- Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental instruments.
- Discussed patient needs and expectations.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as appointment scheduling and replying to email inquiries.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - undefined
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
NJCPR Certified - undefined
NJCertified Dental Assistant (CDA) - undefined
Dental Assistant National Board
NJAssociate of Science - Science And Math
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Patient dental histories
- Dental staff support
- Dental procedure knowledge
- Bilingual
LANGUAGES
English - Full Professional
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
University Dental Center, Rutgers University
11.2016 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Pediatrics
09.2014 - 11.2016
Dental Assistant
Dental Depot
11.2008 - 11.2016
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - undefined
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
CPR Certified - undefined
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - undefined
Dental Assistant National Board
Associate of Science - Science And Math
Hudson County Community College