Kalista Culp
Liberty Hill,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven expertise in sterilization techniques and chairside assistance, honed at Cedar Park Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics. Excelled in maintaining a sterile environment and supporting dentists with four-handed procedures, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Known for exceptional teamwork abilities and adaptability, consistently ensuring efficient and safe patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cedar Park Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
07.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
East Norman Dental
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Education
Dental Assisting School
Midwest City, Oklahoma12.2023
General -
Liberty Hill High School
Liberty Hill, TX05.2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- Sanitation protocols
- Restorative procedures
- Dental records
- Team collaboration abilities
- Chairside assistance
- Oral health education
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument selection
- Taking X-rays
- Exam room setups
- Chair-side support
- Four-handed procedures
- CPR/AED
- Dental Terminology
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cedar Park Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
East Norman Dental
01.2023 - 07.2023
Dental Assisting School
General -
Liberty Hill High School
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