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Holly Bridges

Easley,SC

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Advanced Upstate Endodontics
  • Greeted and seated patients in a timely manner. Completed and updated all patient medical history.
  • Set up trays according to patient needs and plans.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Performed X-rays as needed.
  • Followed best practices for sterilizing equipment and instruments.

Dental Assistant

Southern Pediatric Dentistry
  • Greeted and seated patients, and reviewed patient history with parents.
  • Provided dental cleanings.
  • Provided chairside assistance to the dentist during dental procedures.
  • Performed X-rays as needed.
  • Assisted the dentist during OR sedation cases.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.

Dental Assistant

The Oaks Dental Group
  • Greeted and seated patients in a timely manner and reviewed and updated medical history.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.

Education

Associate of Science - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
08-2018

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • Knowledge of Dentrix and EagleSoft
  • Schick-Sirona is certified for proper sensor placement
  • Radiograph Certified
  • General Chairside Exam-2018
  • DANB Certification Exams: Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certified

Accomplishments

  • Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Dean's List Member
  • 3.5 GPA
  • Graduated top in class with honors

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Advanced Upstate Endodontics

Dental Assistant

Southern Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Assistant

The Oaks Dental Group

Associate of Science - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

Tri County Technical College
Holly Bridges