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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
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
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, CA
11.2008

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
Karen Cary-Clore