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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
Bridgeport
12.2014

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
Katara Densmore