Heather Simmons
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering 15 years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene.
Seeking to secure a challenging and rewarding position as an Expanded Functions Dental assistant, where my skills are effectively utilized to their fullest potential and produce continual experience and growth potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Indian Hills Dentistry
Murfreesboro, TN
11.2020 - Current
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Blackman Grove Family Dentistry
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Stones River Dental
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Responsible for inventory and ordering of all dental materials and supplies.
- Trained and proficient with treatment planning, involving insurance verification, breakdown of benefits, pre-determination, and knowledgeable of current CDC Dental Procedure Codes
- Involved with Spears Education and training
- Responsible for all cases involving implants and referred patients involving accurate treatment plans, follow through and scheduling.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
University of Tennessee Health And Science Center
Memphis, TN05.2011
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA03.2007
Skills
- Occlusal Registrations
- Supply Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Dental Radiography
- Patient Flow Management
- Organization and Prioritization
- Denture Adjustment
- Oral Surgery
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Appointment Scheduling
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Indian Hills Dentistry
11.2020 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Blackman Grove Family Dentistry
10.2019 - 11.2020
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Stones River Dental
05.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
University of Tennessee Health And Science Center
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Tidewater Community College