Kaitlynn Cernik
Vancouver,WA
Summary
I am a dental assistant with 10+ years of experience. I am seeking a position at a dental office that will allow me to grow and maximize my knowledge to the fullest to help patients in the best way possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Leinassar Dental Excellence
Astoria, OR
09.2019 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, cosmetic, endo procedures, oral surgery, dental prosthesis, and some orthodontics.
- Document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Proficient in front office duties
- Assisted dentist in attaining AACD fellowship, the highest level of achievement recognized by the AACD- (powerpoint, write-up, etc)
- Invisalign
- KOR whitening
Dental Assistant
Total Health Dental
Tigard, OR
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
- Helped dentist restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Accurate note taking after every patient's appointment/treatment
- Making sure lab cases are out and checked in on time before every patient's appointment
- Opalescence in-office whitening/whitening trays
Lead Dental Assistant
Blodgett Dental Care
Portland, OR
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Educated in holistic/integrative dentistry
- Assisted during all procedures, working closely with patients before, during and after
- Set-up/turn over for all examination rooms as well as hygiene
- Managed sterile, and restocking of each operatory
- Responsible for all ordering/inventory
- Taking/pouring impressions and Trios scan
- Digital 2D and 3D X-rays
- Responsible for all lab cases- outgoing/receiving and scheduling
- Created individualized dental care plans for patients
- Assisted dentist in management of dental emergencies when necessary
- Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports for all patients
- Regularly attended trainings (CE credits) to continuously learn about best practices that can be offered to our patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Carrington College
Portland, OR2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Southridge High School
Beaverton, OR2010
Skills
- HIGH work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Quick learner/apply what I learn
- Desire to learn and willing to put in the hard work
- Gentle patient care
- Helping patients feel comfortable
- Team-player
- Excel in multitasking
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in assisting with: cosmetic, oral surgery, endo, restorative (fillings, inlays/onlays, crowns/temps), pinhole, LANAP, Implants (titanium/zirconia/IAC/screw-retained), Invisalign (button placement), whitening
- Dental materials/instrument knowledge
- Eaglesoft/Dentrix proficient
- Some Botox/Xeomin/Juvederm knowledge
Accomplishments
- EFDA/X-ray certification
- I have been offered multiple promotions/raises throughout my career
- Multiple CE credits/continue to educate myself
- Working for well respected dentists
- Trained and mentored new assistants
Interests
- Traveling
- Playing golf/ Outdoors
- Exploring new restaurants/ Cooking
- Spending quality time with my better half- Taylor, our dog- Griffey, and family/friends
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Leinassar Dental Excellence
09.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Total Health Dental
03.2017 - 09.2019
Lead Dental Assistant
Blodgett Dental Care
04.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Carrington College
High School Diploma - undefined
Southridge High School
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