KAITLYN FAVARON
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Focused on joining a reputable dental practice as a Dental Assistant II; ability to work in a fast-paced environment while applying a thorough understanding of dental terminology, sterilization of equipment, infection control, oral surgery and extraction; energetic personality recognized for warm, friendly demeanor to patients during dental procedures. Highly responsible individual with a strong work ethic and motivation to further develop a career in the dental field; ready to provide efficient chairside support to dentist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant II
Summit Family Dentistry
05.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant II
Belmont Dental
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Assistant to one dentist while providing support to hygienists
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Oblinger Family Dentistry
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assistant to multiple dentists in a group setting, private-owned practice
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Education
APPLIED SCIENCE -
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DENTAL ASSISTING -
NC DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOOL (NCDATS)
HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL STUDIES DIPLOMA -
EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Open Dental
- Eaglesoft
- Dentrix
Timeline
Dental Assistant II
Summit Family Dentistry
05.2022 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant II
Belmont Dental
02.2021 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Oblinger Family Dentistry
07.2019 - 02.2021
APPLIED SCIENCE -
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DENTAL ASSISTING -
NC DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOOL (NCDATS)
HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL STUDIES DIPLOMA -
EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL
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