Hollie Lessard

Primary Dental Assistant for a concierge clinic.

• Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
• Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
• Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
• Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
• Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
• Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
• Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
• Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
• Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
• Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
• Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
• Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
• Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
• Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
• Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
• Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
• Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.