Joy Grandolfo
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 40+ years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. I have assisted in the administrative duties for the front desk for several years. Im comfortable delivering treatment plans and arranging options for treatment. Im currently searching for a front desk position.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Erika Washington DDS
Spring, TX
01.2015 - 02.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as composite resin, impression material, temporary crowns and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- 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.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Stephen W. Bland DDS
Spring, TX
08.1980 - 05.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Royal Dental
Houston, TX
04.2008 - 01.2015
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Developed X-rays using digital imaging technology and processed them in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Magnolia High School
Magnolia, TX05-1978
Skills
- Dental Charting
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Procedure Knowledge
- Dental Care
- Taking X-Rays
- Dental Prosthetics
- Dental Surgeries
- Dental Implant Placement
- Administrative Duties
- Scheduling Appointments
- Dental Radiographs
- Treatment Planning
- Dental Terminology
- Office Management
- Office Process Improvement
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient File Management
- Patient Instruction
- Dental Procedure Support
- Schedule Management
- Front Desk Assistance
- Patient Education And Counseling
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Erika Washington DDS
01.2015 - 02.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
Royal Dental
04.2008 - 01.2015
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Stephen W. Bland DDS
08.1980 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Magnolia High School