Heather Davis
Fountain,Colorado
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured infection control standards were met by following safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharps or chemicals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic dental software programs.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Recorded medical histories of patients prior to appointments.
- Answered phones promptly and courteously while addressing inquiries from patients or referring offices in a timely manner.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Daycare Manager
FCC
Fort Carson, Colorado
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding childcare centers.
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans for each child.
- Monitored daily activities of children to ensure safety and proper supervision.
- Managed financial aspects associated with running a successful daycare business.
- Organized and facilitated special events, such as field trips, holiday parties, and parent-teacher meetings.
- Implemented new programs designed to enhance the overall quality of the daycare center's services.
- Collaborated with parents to address any concerns about their child's progress or behavior at school.
- Created a safe learning environment that was conducive to positive social interaction among students.
- Reviewed incident reports related to injuries or discipline problems in the daycare center.
- Fostered relationships between staff members and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for daycare staff.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, academic performance, health information, and other related data.
- Provided emotional support to children who were having difficulty adjusting to the daycare setting.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Daycare Manager
FCCLA
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2019 - 01.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Montpelier High School
Montpelier, OH06-2005
Skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Patient Records Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Behavior management techniques
- Insurance claims processing
- Patient Services
- Patient Education
- Instrument preparation
- Dental Hygiene
- Dentrix proficiency
- Four-handed procedures
- Exam room setups
- X-Ray Processing
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization techniques
Certification
CPR- 2024
First Aid-2022
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry
03.2023 - Current
Daycare Manager
FCC
05.2021 - 09.2022
Daycare Manager
FCCLA
05.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Montpelier High School
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