Judy Gephart
Canton
Summary
EFDA Dental Assistant with extensive experience at, skilled in composite placements, chairside assisting and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and chairside assistance. Recognized for building rapport with patients, leading to increased retention and improved scheduling efficiency. Reliable, punctual, friendly & gets along well with co-workers
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA Dental Assistant
Dr Vani Patibandla
07.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments , disinfected treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Placed composite restorations, sealants & preformed coronal polishing under the dentist's supervision.
EFDA, Office Manager
Dr Richard Mosher
03.2017 - 07.2024
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Placed composite restorations, sealants & coronal polishing
- Assisted dentist when needed
- Sent out statements for billing for services rendered
- Prior authorizations to insurance companies for crowns, bridges, partials & dentures
Dental Assistant Instructor
Ross College
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Enhanced practical skills development through regular evaluation and feedback sessions for students.
- Advised students on potential career paths within dentistry based on their unique interests and strengths, helping guide them towards fulfilling professional opportunities.
- Strengthened relationships between local dentists'' offices and our institution through effective networking efforts that led to increased externship opportunities for our students.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that focused on both theoretical knowledge and practical application of dental assisting techniques.
- Assisted with internships for students with the hope of job placement
Dental Assistant
Dr Jeff Mallette
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed digital & 3D x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant & EFDA
Dr Bill Miller
02.1990 - 03.2013
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKiley High Scholl
Canton, OHDental Assisting
Akron Institute
Akron, OHEFDA
Jefferson Community College
Steubenville, OHSkills
- Composite placements
- Infection control
- Insurance verification
- Treatment coordination
- Staff training
- X-ray imaging
- Chairside assistance
- Patient communication
Timeline
EFDA Dental Assistant
Dr Vani Patibandla
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Instructor
Ross College
04.2018 - 05.2020
EFDA, Office Manager
Dr Richard Mosher
03.2017 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr Jeff Mallette
03.2013 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant & EFDA
Dr Bill Miller
02.1990 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
McKiley High Scholl
Dental Assisting
Akron Institute
EFDA
Jefferson Community College
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