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Gracie Balla

Spurger

Summary

Positive, upbeat, and compassionate, possessing foundational understanding of dental procedures and patient care. Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control techniques paired with skills in assisting with dental procedures and patient management. Committed to creating comfortable and efficient environment for patients, ensuring high-quality care and support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Silsbee Family Dentistry
01.2025 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.

Orthodontic Assistant

Andrews Orthodontics - Dr. John Andrews
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
  • Contributed to a welcoming and professional office environment by maintaining cleanliness and adhering to all safety protocols.
  • Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Set appointments and made follow-up calls.

Retail Sales Associate

Producer Cooperative Association
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

Retail Sales Associate

Market On The Square
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

Retail Sales Associate

PJ's Country Store
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Loaded feed for customers

Education

High School Diploma -

Spurger ISD
05.2023

Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

UT Health

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Patient Recordkeeping
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Software proficiency
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Chart updating
  • Space maintainer placement
  • Patient scheduling

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Silsbee Family Dentistry
01.2025 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Andrews Orthodontics - Dr. John Andrews
10.2023 - 12.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Producer Cooperative Association
08.2023 - 10.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Market On The Square
08.2022 - 07.2023

Retail Sales Associate

PJ's Country Store
12.2021 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Spurger ISD

Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

UT Health

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