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Karen Dorr

Richmond,IN

Summary

Driven and outgoing Dental Assistant with 18 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

MidAmerica Health/ School Smiles
Greenwood , IN
05.2021 - Current
  • Portable dental assistant.
  • Maintain a work vehicle and all portable equipment.
  • Go to a different site every day, jails, and schools.
  • Work with the site's nurse to prepare for the flow of patients each day.
  • Make a quick assessment of the workspace I am given each day to set up for the clinic day. We are in a different space for each school, sometimes a classroom, stage, gym, etc.
  • Complete all tasks of a lead dental assistant, in the clinic, and all admin work at home.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.

Lead Dental Assistant/ EFDA

Aspen Dental
Richmond , IN
12.2007 - Current
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, root canal treatment and as an EFDA placing fillings.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by , explaining the surgical procedure and going over all post op instructions, adjusting temporary dentures/partials.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • As the Lead DA I assign the other assistants schedule for the week , do all the bi-weekly ordering for the clinical staff, make sure patient flow goes as smooth as possible and I was involved in the interview process for new hire dental assistants.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
  • Take itero scans for new patients, invisalign and surgical guides for implants.
  • Take digital xrays and CT scans for implants and endo cases
  • Placed attachments for invisalign

Factory Worker

Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing Inc.
Eaton , OH
05.1999 - 07.2007
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by safely operating different types of machinery and closely following directions.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
  • Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eaton High School
Eaton, OH
06.1997

Certificate of Completion For Dental Assistant -

Dental Careers Foundation
Connersville, IN
11.2007

Certificate For Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
04.2019

Skills

Motivated EFDA I absolutely love helping patients get the treatment they need and deserve I have excellent people skills and really enjoy working with others I am used to a very fast paced environment and always willing to lean new things

References

•Dr.Downey DDS

Still Waters Family Dentistry

10045 North State Road 1 Ossian, IN 46777

260-622-4138

•Dr.Chau DDS

Chau Family Dentistry

800 Magnolia ave #118

Corona, CA 92879

714-267-5127

•Emily Sandlin EFDA

207 N 5th street Richmond, Indiana 47374

765- 238-7591

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

MidAmerica Health/ School Smiles
05.2021 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant/ EFDA

Aspen Dental
12.2007 - Current

Factory Worker

Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing Inc.
05.1999 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Eaton High School

Certificate of Completion For Dental Assistant -

Dental Careers Foundation

Certificate For Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -

IUPUI

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