Kara Zimmerman
New Britain
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with over three years of experience in diverse dental environments, demonstrating proficiency in sterilization techniques, x-ray procedures, and patient education. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance operational efficiency and elevate patient satisfaction. Committed to leveraging expertise and meticulous attention to detail in a full-time role that fosters professional development and contributes to exceptional patient care. Eager to adopt a proactive approach within a dynamic dental team, ensuring the highest standards of service and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Simply Dental Group
08.2024 - 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.
- 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.
- Assisted Chairside with intubated sedation surgery.
- Performed Itero Scans for orthodontics.
- Ordering for both dentistry and hygiene.
- Training new and fellow employees.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Creating appointments, answering phone calls, confirming patient appointments, taking new patients and supporting office operations.
- Creating dental assistant schedule.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ira Greene Family Dentistry
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Assist in chairside four-handed dentistry, ensuring efficient procedures and patient comfort.
- Perform composite and amalgam fillings, contributing to high patient satisfaction and retention.
- Deliver implant and stainless steel crowns, enhancing patient oral health and clinic reputation.
- Support extractions, ensuring safe and effective removal.
- Assisting in Pediatrics and special needs patients.
- Implement sterilization protocols, ensuring compliance with health standards and patient safety.
- Coordinate with dental team to maintain inventory, ensuring availability of essential supplies.
- Educate patients on post-treatment care, improving recovery outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, supporting informed clinical decisions and care continuity.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Captured digital FMX, Panoramic, and CBCT x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic imaging.
- Assisted chairside with various procedures, enhancing patient care and procedural efficiency.
- Repaired and adjusted dentures, improving patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Trained new hires on dental assisting tasks, fostering a knowledgeable and competent team.
- Repaired, adjusted, and polished dentures and partials with precision, ensuring patient comfort and optimal fit.
- Created wax bite blocks for denture occlusal registration, improving accuracy and efficiency in dental procedures.
- Streamlined patient flow by optimizing appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing clinic efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and improving patient safety.
- Coordinated with dental team to manage high patient volumes, maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted chairside with restorations, extractions, and implant surgeries, ensuring efficient procedures.
- Trained new hires on dental assisting functions, enhancing team performance and cohesion.
- Accurately took digital x-rays and impressions, contributing to precise diagnostics and treatments.
- Managed and maintained dental supplies, ensuring operational readiness and minimizing downtime.
- Fabricated and adjusted temporary crowns and dentures, improving patient satisfaction and care quality.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Sterilized instruments and operatories, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Assisted chairside with restorative fillings, crown preparations, and extractions, enhancing patient care.
- Captured digital x-rays, contributing to accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Trained new hires on dental assisting functions, improving team efficiency and knowledge.
- Prepared and broke down operatories efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth transitions.
Education
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification -
Fortis Institute
Pensacola, FL07.2022
Skills
- Sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Communication
- ITero
- Trios
- Mouth Watch
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR & First Aid Feb 2025
- National DANB Radiology Dental Assisting National Board Sep 2022
- Basic Life Support Fortis Institute Feb 2025
- HIPAA Fortis Institute Feb 2022
- OSHA Fortis Institute Feb 2022, Simply Dental Group Feb 2025
Languages
English Native
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Simply Dental Group
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ira Greene Family Dentistry
09.2023 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2022 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
05.2022 - 08.2022
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification -
Fortis Institute
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