Kaci Lewman
Lawton,OK
Summary
Extensive experience in supporting both patients and staff in fast-paced office environments. Recognized as an excellent communicator dedicated to providing detailed education to enhance general health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Lawton Kids Dentistry & Braces
01.2022 - Current
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant
Premier Dental Arts
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for numerous procedures daily.
Education
Dental Assistant Permit -
Advanced Dental Assistant Academy, LLC
Blackwell, OK08-2019
High School Diploma -
Deer Creek-Lamont High School
Lamont, OK05-2019
Skills
- CPR certified
- Radiographs
- Electronic Medical Records
- Pediatrics
- Patient comfort
- Multitasking
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Lawton Kids Dentistry & Braces
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Premier Dental Arts
02.2020 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant Permit -
Advanced Dental Assistant Academy, LLC
High School Diploma -
Deer Creek-Lamont High School
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