Kathy Qualkenbush
Paoli,IN
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 15 years of experience in providing dentistry support in a rapidly growing dental office. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build patient relationships while using team work and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extended Duty Dental Assistant
Springs Valley Dental Care
French Lick, IN
08.2008 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient X-rays
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenwood Community High School
Greenwood, IN05.1988
Skills
- Patient Care Standards
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Digital Radiographs
- Restorative Procedures
- Addressing Patient Inquiries
- High-Volume Environments
- Personable Communication
Certification
- Radiography Training
- Extended Duty certification University of Louisville
- Coronal Polishing certification University of Southern Indiana
Timeline
Extended Duty Dental Assistant
Springs Valley Dental Care
08.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greenwood Community High School
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