Katara Densmore
Grafton
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Meridian Dental Specialists
06.2022 - 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
- Answering phones, making and confirming appointments.
- Giving out of pocket estimates.
Sales Associate
Walmart
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Dental Assistant
Total Dental
11.2015 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport, WV
Bridgeport12.2014
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Data Gathering
- Office Management
- Taking X-Rays
- Dental Impressions
- Dental Procedures
- Dental Equipment
- Appointment scheduling
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- N2O2 Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Meridian Dental Specialists
06.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
03.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Total Dental
11.2015 - 12.2021
- N2O2 Certified
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport, WV
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