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Work History
Education
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Love Jesus, My husband, my Children and my Cutest ever Noel( our Zuchon puppy).
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Heather Davis

Heather Davis

Registered Dental Assistant
Mount Juliet,TN

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with extensive experience in oral surgery, and implants. Has also worked chairside for general dentists for many years. Known for exceptional communication skills, significantly improving patient retention. Proven track record in supporting complex dental procedures, showcasing technical proficiency and a compassionate approach. Love my patients and want them to feel safe and at peace while in my chair.

Overview

10
10

Plus years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Dan Harris Periodontist
08.2022 - Current


  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Vitality Dental
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
  • Proficient at Eaglesoft technology
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Helped Dentist's complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Assisted along side dentist to perform Endo, Oral surgery, Connective tissue grafts, and Implants.

Dental Assistant

Premier Dental -Dr. Thomas Williams
10.2014 - 08.2016

Assisted alongside Dentist performing general dentistry procedures as well as, Oral Surgery, Implants, and Endo.

In Home Supportive Services Specialist

San Joaquin County
11.2004 - 03.2007

Registry Specialist: Maintained a registry of potential providers and recipients of In Home Care. Trained potential providers for In Home Care with skills such as First Aid and CPR; Helped with community outreach fairs; Worked alongside Social Workers for San Joaquin Co. to make sure recipients of In Home Supportive Service program were being cared for properly.

Education

No Degree - Biology

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

No Degree - Pre Dental

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

High School Diploma -

Spring Valley Academy
Centerville, OH

License - Dental Assisting

Anthem Career College
Nashville, TN
05.2014

Skills

  • Electronic Charting
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Dental radiography
  • Oral surgery
  • Endo
  • Implants
  • Connective Tissue Grafts

Love Jesus, My husband, my Children and my Cutest ever Noel( our Zuchon puppy).

My greatest joys in this life come from serving these people. I love my church, my family and my puppy. Nothing is more important in this life than loving people and making them feel special and loved.

Additional Information

I will do my best in what I do, because I not only have you to honor, but I have God. May your selection be one that is the best fit for us!

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Dan Harris Periodontist
08.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Vitality Dental
08.2016 - 08.2021

Dental Assistant

Premier Dental -Dr. Thomas Williams
10.2014 - 08.2016

In Home Supportive Services Specialist

San Joaquin County
11.2004 - 03.2007

No Degree - Biology

Southwestern Adventist University

No Degree - Pre Dental

Southern Adventist University

High School Diploma -

Spring Valley Academy

License - Dental Assisting

Anthem Career College
Heather DavisRegistered Dental Assistant