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Kathleen Gillan

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Friendly dental assistant with several years (38 years) of building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Highly skilled at taking x-rays, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. Team player supporting coworkers and taking direction from dentist.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Ascot Family Dental
Roseville, CA
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Prepared assortment of trays/ instruments for dental procedures.
  • Documented all treatment plans in patient records and dental health, vitals, history according to office standards.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • proficient with ITERO, EAGLESOFT AND OPEN dental software. Very light Dentrix experience.
  • help maintain office supplies/ equipment, cleaning Midmark.
  • CBCT 3-D x-rays with Panorex
  • Alginate impressions. proficient at fabrication of aesthetic provisional crowns, facilitation of lab cases.
  • Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
  • proficient at placement and removal of Rubber dam and clamps, post op and provisional fillings.

Registered Dental Assistant

Arden Oaks Dental Care
Sacramento, CA
08.2017 - 03.2022

Registered Dental Assistant

Midtown Endodontics
Sacramento, CA
09.2016 - 12.2016

Education

Registered Dental Assisting

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
06-1986

Skills

  • Electronic Charting
  • Exam room setups
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Team Collaboration
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Denture Adjustment

Affiliations

  • Worked several years for Wildlife Care Association as a volunteer to rehab. various animals and mostly non-domestic birds. 2013- 2015

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Ascot Family Dental
04.2022 - 06.2024

Registered Dental Assistant

Arden Oaks Dental Care
08.2017 - 03.2022

Registered Dental Assistant

Midtown Endodontics
09.2016 - 12.2016

Registered Dental Assisting

Sacramento City College
Kathleen Gillan