Karen Cary-Clore
San Lorenzo,CA
Summary
My career in dentistry has been long and rewarding.
My communication skills with patients under stress and pain were
excellent. I am proud knowing that patients came back to just see me.
I worked with Dr. Lavorini for many years and then he sold the practice.
Continued to work with Total Health Dental for a few years, but the constant taking away vacation/sick days became too much.
So now I am looking for a career change in a part time situation
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions
Total Health Dental Care
Oakland, CA
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
- Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions
Ernie Lavorini DDS
363 15th St Oakland, CA
10.1982 - 12.2019
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Education
Dental Extended Functions - Extended Functions Course
UCSF
San Francisco, CA11.2008
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Impression Specialist
- Oral Surgery
- Restorative Procedures
- Infection control expertise
- Empathy and compassion
- Impression taking accuracy
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions
Total Health Dental Care
12.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions
Ernie Lavorini DDS
10.1982 - 12.2019
Dental Extended Functions - Extended Functions Course
UCSF