Kaylah Blanchfill
Albany
Summary
Experienced and passionate Dental Assistant with 12 years of expertise in general dentistry, oral surgery, sedation, and pediatric dentistry. Seeking to leverage my extensive skills and leadership experience to contribute to the success of the team. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a positive dental experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Dixon Creek Dental Center
05.2019 - Current
- Assist the Dentist during procedures, including root canals, fillings, and designing Cerec crowns
- Perform 4-handed dentistry with precision and efficiency
- Experience assisting left and right handed Dentists
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Proficient in digital dental X-rays
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-operative instructions
- Oversee inventory management and order supplies to maintain clinic efficiency
- Ensure dental office maintenance and compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations
- Train and mentor junior dental assistants and interns
- Handle front office duties, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, calling in prescriptions, and updating medical history
Dental Assistant
Harmony Dental
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Supported Dentists during various procedures, including fillings, crowns, bone grafts, gingival grafts, sedation, wisdom teeth extractions, implants, and Cerec implant crowns
- Prepared treatment rooms and ensured all instruments were sterilized
- Preformed dental radiography and patient preparation
- Provided patient education on oral health and post-treatment care
- Maintained accurate patient records and managed appointment scheduling
Education
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) -
Anthem College Dental Assisting Program
Beaverton, OR01.2013
Skills
- Eaglesoft
- Dentrix
- OSHA compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Dental procedures
- Dental terminology
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control techniques
- Radiography
- Chairside assistance
- Inventory and supply management
- Leadership and team management
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
- Radiography Certification
- Sealant Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Dixon Creek Dental Center
05.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Harmony Dental
01.2016 - 12.2018
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) -
Anthem College Dental Assisting Program
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