Kathryn Fluharty
Dental assistant/Dental receptionist
Lake Butler,Florida
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with over 15 years in the field, specializing in digital X-ray proficiency and patient care. Known for maintaining sterile environments and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to patient comfort and safety.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant
Centurion Dental Services/Prison Dental Services
Sanford, FL
05.2015 - 10.2020
- Assisted in patient preparation and education for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding.
- Managed instrument sterilization and maintenance, adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Reyes & Associates
Gainesville, FL
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Preliminary impressions and study models.
- Assisting Dentist, sterilization, equipment care and ordering supplies.
- Managed instrument sterilization and maintenance, adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures
Gainesville, FL
08.2007 - 11.2010
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- X-Rays developing X-Rays
- Updating medical records, took preliminary impressions
- Assisting Dentist during surgical extractions.
- Sterilization
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Marion County Health Department
Ocala, FL
01.2000 - 03.2005
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated records for accuracy and compliance.
- X-Rays and developing X-Rays
- Child cleanings, applying fluoride, applying sealants, Home care instructions.
- Assisting the Dentist ordering supplies, sterilization
Education
Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYDental Assisting
We-Mo-Co
Spencerport, NY10-1984
Expanded Functions Certificate - Expanded Functions For Dental Assistants
Gulf Coast Community College
Ocala, FL05-2003
Radiological Health & Safety Certificate - Dental Radiology
College of Dentistry
Gainesville, FL10-2001
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Impression taking skills
- Medical records management
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery
- Laboratory case management
- Dental impression
- OSHA regulations
- Infection control procedures
- Oral health education
- Instrument sterilization
Timeline
Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant
Centurion Dental Services/Prison Dental Services
05.2015 - 10.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr. Reyes & Associates
03.2014 - 10.2014
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures
08.2007 - 11.2010
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Marion County Health Department
01.2000 - 03.2005
Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
Dental Assisting
We-Mo-Co
Expanded Functions Certificate - Expanded Functions For Dental Assistants
Gulf Coast Community College
Radiological Health & Safety Certificate - Dental Radiology
College of Dentistry