Karlee Rehrer

Dental Assistant-

• Provide chairside assistance during general dentistry, endodontic procedures (including root canals, pulpotomies, and apex locators), and oral surgery treatments such as extractions, surgical site preparation, and suture setup.
• I take and process digital X-rays, CBCT scans, and intraoral images; accurately chart findings, and maintain detailed treatment documentation.
• Ensure patient comfort throughout procedures by explaining steps, managing suction, passing instruments, and monitoring the patient's response.
• Maintain strict infection-control standards through instrument sterilization, operatory disinfection, and adherence to OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare materials for specialized procedures, including irrigants, medicaments, impression materials, and surgical trays.
• Educate patients on post-operative instructions, oral hygiene practices, and treatment expectations to support positive outcomes.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling, and patient check-in/out.

• Negotiated favorable terms in property transactions to enhance client satisfaction.
• Guided clients through complex real estate processes, ensuring comprehensive understanding of market conditions.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Conducted thorough market analysis to identify trends, influencing strategic pricing decisions for listings.
• Facilitated successful negotiations between buyers and sellers to reach mutually beneficial agreements in a timely manner.
• Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
• Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
• Collaborated with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other stakeholders to expedite processes while maintaining clear communication channels throughout each transaction.
• Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for clients to identify potential risks or concerns before proceeding with transactions.
• Boosted referral business by establishing a strong network of professional contacts in the real estate industry.
• Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.

• Assisted in chair-side procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow during treatments.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary materials.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of post-treatment care.
• Managed patient records and appointments using dental software, improving scheduling efficiency.
• Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.

• Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
• Operated dental radiography equipment to capture diagnostic images efficiently.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices for patient interaction and clinical procedures, fostering team development.
• Streamlined administrative tasks, contributing to overall clinic efficiency and improved patient experience.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Developed strong relationships with patients of all ages through consistent provision of high-quality care tailored to individual requirements.
• Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
• Assisted in coronal polishing.
• Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
• Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
• Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

• 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.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Supported dentists during sedated oral surgery procedures by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
• Orthodontic assistant for 3 of the years at this office.