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Kathryn Wiggs

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant of 23 years 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

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant, CF

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
01.2009 - 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.

  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Maintain safety and security of the instruments and dental products with in the dental clinic.

Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. Rex Bullock
01.2003 - 11.2008
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • 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.

Dental Assistant

Endodontic Dr. Montgomery
01.1999 - 03.2002
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 2-3 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Dental Assistant /Front Desk Associate

Dr. Ariel Fernandez And Dr. Steven Wielder
03.1999 - 01.2002
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Used internal software to process appointments, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Assisted with the doctors for general dentistry.


Education

Dental Assisting

Concorde Career Institue
San Bernardino, CA
02.1999

High School Diploma -

Corona High School
Corona, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Oral Surgery
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Dental Radiography
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Patient Intake Procedures
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Electronic Charting
  • Local Anesthetic Proficiency

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant, CF

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
01.2009 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. Rex Bullock
01.2003 - 11.2008

Dental Assistant /Front Desk Associate

Dr. Ariel Fernandez And Dr. Steven Wielder
03.1999 - 01.2002

Dental Assistant

Endodontic Dr. Montgomery
01.1999 - 03.2002

Dental Assisting

Concorde Career Institue

High School Diploma -

Corona High School
Kathryn Wiggs