Gretchen Trosen
Larimore
Summary
Personable and highly-motivated individual with passion for patient care and excellent organizational skills. Possesses thorough understanding of dental procedures and sterilization techniques, combined with proficiency in dental radiography and chairside assistance. Committed to providing exceptional patient experiences and ensuring efficient clinical operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Licensed Dental Assistant
Moreno Dental Services
Thief River Falls, MN
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures. (Root canals, All on X, Extractions, restorative, Pediatric, Ortho)
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas. OSHA standards as I am in charge on the sterile lab.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and progress notes, facilitating seamless continuity of care between appointments.
- Performed accurate diagnostic x-rays, enabling dentists to make informed decisions about treatment plans. (PA, BW, Pan, CBCT, FMX)
- I am able to scan with different scanners and 3d print teeth, take impressions, place and remove all on x temporaries and finals, scan for implant crowns and mill or 3d print teeth teeth and polish them up.
- I enjoy getting patients numb (wish we could give an IAN)
- i keep track of all the cases coming and going and who needs what
- I like to work as a team to keep the office running smoothly
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN07-2014
High School Diploma -
Larimore High School
Larimore, ND05-2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2012
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Cosmetic dentistry (shade matching)
- Adaptable to change
- Dental charting
- able to take photos
- scanner and 3d printer knowledge
- Patient care excellence
- Sedation dentistry
- abel to give local to patients
- Implant placement assistance
- lab work
Timeline
Lead Licensed Dental Assistant
Moreno Dental Services
11.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Northwest Technical College
High School Diploma -
Larimore High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Bemidji State University