Jody Falbo
Burnsville,Mn
Summary
Compassionate Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant well-versed in four-handed chair side dentistry and restorative functions with extensive dental laboratory skills seeks dental position.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Tattoo Artist
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - Current
- Cultivated strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and referrals through exceptional service.
- Educated clients on proper aftercare procedures, reducing the risk of infection or complications post-tattoo session.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of current tattoo trends and techniques through ongoing professional development courses and workshops.
- Assisted in promotional efforts such as social media campaigns or special events to drive brand awareness and attract potential customers.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and sterile work environment by adhering to strict sanitation standards in accordance with industry regulations.
Dental Lab Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2025
- Fabricated dental prosthetics using advanced techniques mainly designing 3shape emax/zirconia crowns start to finish. Proficient in MiYo staining.
- Ensured quality control by conducting thorough inspections of completed dental devices.
- Collaborated with dentists to customize prosthetic designs based on patient needs, took custom shades picked denture moulds.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies.
- Streamlined production processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances.
- Prepared metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays, set teeth, duplicated dentures, implant guide stent fabrications, wrought wire repairs, fabricated temporary prosthesis, essix fabrications, hard and soft NGs using Erkodent products. Fabricated obturators, full mouth wax ups used for treatment planning and temporary fabrication
- Implemented digital dentistry techniques, increasing accuracy in dental restorations production process.
Dental Assistant
Veterans Administration Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2015
- Full Scope of Licensure Utilized
- Extensive Dental Lab Work to include but not limited to;
- Fabrication of Full Mouth Temporaries
- Restorative Functions experienced in Amalgam, Glass Ionomer and Composite Restoration placements.
- Setup examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- For almost seven years I have educated not only 15 dental assisting students and dental residents but my colleagues as well. I have taught several classes in temporary fabrication, custom tray procedures and a course on taking correct alginates and proper gypsum pouring. Several times a week I am asked to oversee a colleague during difficult tasks as well as help other dentists.
Flight Attendant
Champion Air Airlines
11.2004 - 10.2007
- Providing safety for all passengers
- Knowledge of aircraft emergency equipment and commands
- Responsible for quick turns and on time performances
- Providing outstanding service to the general public and high profile clients to include professional athletes, White House Press and DOD. This includes serving entrees and alcoholic beverages in a professional manner
LDA
Collin Hatcher DDS
03.2004 - 11.2004
- Knowledge of all expanded functions
- Knowledge of digital x-rays and intramural cameras
- Fabrication of Cerec crowns and temporaries
- Fabricate Night guards, Splints and Bleaching trays
- Knowledge of Dentrix Dental Scheduling Program
LDA
Highgrove Dental
03.2004 - 08.2004
- Knowledge of all expanded functions
- Fabricate temporary crowns, bleaching trays and night guards
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Four Handed dentistry/Knowledge of Softdent
- Application of sealants
- Ordering all supplies
- Office cleaning
Office Manager
Michael Carter DDS
10.2003 - 03.2004
- Scheduling and confirming emergency patients
- Accounts receivable and Collections
- Knowledge of Endo Software
- Building relationship with patients and general dentists
- Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings
CDA, LDA
Michael J Dillon DDS
10.1986 - 10.2003
- Knowledge of all expanded functions
- Fabricate temporary crowns, bleaching trays and night guards
- Scheduling and confirming appointments/Softdent
- Four Handed dentistry
- Application of sealants/monitor N20
- Ordering all supplies
- Office cleaning
- Each year, one dental assisting student would be assigned to our clinic which I trained. This occurred three years in a row.
CDA, RDA Dental Lab Technician
Scott R Anderson
01.1985 - 11.1985
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
- Setup examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses.
Finisher, Polisher and Opaquer
Westlund Dental Lab
10.1982 - 10.1983
- Metal Finisher
- Opaquer
- Final Polisher
- Single Brush Design on Porcelain Crowns
- Shade Selection
Aurora Minnesota
Robert W Anderson DDS
06.1973 - 06.1982
- Since I was ten years old I worked in my grandfathers and fathers dental clinic. Dentistry has been a passion since that time.
- Each summer I was assigned to a fourth year dental student from the University of Minnesota to whom I would assist and aid in teaching four handed dentistry as well as the flow of a dental clinic. These are some of my fondest memories.
- I had assisted at least 25 dentists by the time I was an adult. This experience helped me to learn there are many different ways a procedure can be completed correctly.
Education
Certification - Restorative Functions
Century College
St Paul, Minnesota01-2008
Registered Dental Assisting/Certified Assisting - Dental Assisting Course
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota01-1985
Graduate of Dental Technician Course - Dental Laboratory
916 Vo-Tech
Mahtomedi, MN01-1982
Bachelor of Arts - Sciences, Art, Music
Gustavus Adolphus College
St Peter, MN01-1981
Body Art - Permanent Makeup/Fine Line Tattoos
Angie Bybooth
Minneapolis, MN01-2018
Skills
- Coronal Polish (CP)
- Endo, oral surgery, prosthodontics
- Temporary crown and bridge fabrication
- Alginate impression
- Composite restoration
- Model trimming competency
- Dental materials knowledge
- Sterilization techniques familiarity
- Instrumentation familiarity
- Dental Radiography certificate
- BLS
- Licensed by Minnesota Board of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Distributive Science Gustavus Adolphus
- Dental Assisting National Board Certified
Timeline
Licensed Tattoo Artist
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - Current
Dental Lab Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2025
Dental Assistant
Veterans Administration Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2015
Flight Attendant
Champion Air Airlines
11.2004 - 10.2007
LDA
Collin Hatcher DDS
03.2004 - 11.2004
LDA
Highgrove Dental
03.2004 - 08.2004
Office Manager
Michael Carter DDS
10.2003 - 03.2004
CDA, LDA
Michael J Dillon DDS
10.1986 - 10.2003
CDA, RDA Dental Lab Technician
Scott R Anderson
01.1985 - 11.1985
Finisher, Polisher and Opaquer
Westlund Dental Lab
10.1982 - 10.1983
Aurora Minnesota
Robert W Anderson DDS
06.1973 - 06.1982
Registered Dental Assisting/Certified Assisting - Dental Assisting Course
University of Minnesota
Graduate of Dental Technician Course - Dental Laboratory
916 Vo-Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Sciences, Art, Music
Gustavus Adolphus College
Certification - Restorative Functions
Century College
Body Art - Permanent Makeup/Fine Line Tattoos
Angie Bybooth