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Heather Breeding

Sanford,NC

Summary

Dynamic Certified Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Fuquay Family Dentistry, excelling in patient education and digital radiography. Proven ability to enhance patient retention through strong relationships and personalized care. Skilled in infection control and proficient in four-handed procedures, ensuring a safe and efficient dental environment. Experience in digital denistry; digital scans with CEREC Primescan, iTero, and Trios 3shape. Proficent in implant planning and placement, including obtaining CBCT scans, surgical guides, etc.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Dental Assistant

Fuquay Family Dentistry
04.2018 - Current
  • Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
  • Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
  • Managed patient emergencies calmly and efficiently, coordinating with dental team members to provide appropriate care.
  • Aided in the creation of custom dental appliances such as mouthguards or retainers by taking precise impressions of patients'' teeth.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health between visits.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Certified Dental Assistant Lead

Olive Chapel Family Dentistry
08.2016 - 10.2017

In charge of all clinical procedures including OSHA officer, implementing and delegating clinical personel duties, and ordering all office supplies. Digital x-rays using hand held device. Packing cord and temporary crown fabrication. In charge of all lab cases; packing and sending off, contacting lab for specific cases, sending pictures with cases, etc. Obtaining impressions, pouring, and trimming models for removable/fixed appliances. Invisalign pictures and records, while uploading into invisalign software. Upkeep and record all dental equipment and facility.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Fayetteville Technical College
Fayetteville, NC

Dental Assistant Certification Program - Dental Assisting

DATS
San Antonio, TX
10-2011

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Impression taking expertise
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Patient management
  • Oral surgery
  • Electronic charting
  • Dental office administration
  • Implant planning and placement
  • Orthodontic assistance
  • Medical records management
  • Appointment scheduling proficiency
  • Patient assessments
  • Prophylaxis
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Dental radiography techniques
  • HIPAA regulations
  • OSHA compliance
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Patient care management
  • Digital dentistry
  • Infection control procedures
  • Nitrous oxide administration
  • Dental impressions
  • First aid training
  • Radiography safety

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified 2012 March
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Coronal Polish Certified 2012 March
  • North Carolina Radiography certified 2014 January
  • Hepatitis B vaccinated
  • Meningitis vaccinated

Timeline

Certified Dental Assistant

Fuquay Family Dentistry
04.2018 - Current

Certified Dental Assistant Lead

Olive Chapel Family Dentistry
08.2016 - 10.2017

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Fayetteville Technical College

Dental Assistant Certification Program - Dental Assisting

DATS
Heather Breeding