Kaylon Carpenter
Memphis,TN
Summary
Lead Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience in managing clinical operations and collaborating with oral surgeons to facilitate complex treatments. Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining accurate patient records, preparing treatment plans, and implementing infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment. Skilled in taking digital X-rays, monitoring inventory levels, and sterilizing instruments according to OSHA standards, contributing to efficient practice operations. Proven ability to assist in various dental procedures while providing patient education and postoperative care instructions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis
03.2024 - Current
- Managed clinical operations
- Collaborated closely with Oral Surgeons to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing complex treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and prepared treatment plans for review by the dentist.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the office including cleaning surfaces between each use.
- Reviewed patient medical history prior to appointment start time to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and treatment plan recommendations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth and jaws for diagnostic purposes.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and materials used in the office.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment between uses according to OSHA standards.
- Prepared treatment rooms for use by sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary supplies were available.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support Oral Surgeon during procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Meade Moore Pediatric Dentistry
Germantown, Tennessee
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Performed chair-side dental procedures such as taking impressions, exposing radiographs and performing coronal polishing.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
Dental Assistant Extern
Utley Orthodontics
Germantown
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately and promptly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by following safety protocols.
- Operated suction devices during procedures to keep the mouth clear of saliva or debris.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
Concorde Career College
Memphis12-2022
High School Diploma -
Miller Grove High School
Lithonia, GA05-2016
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Infection control
- Patient record management
- Treatment planning
- Surgical assistance
- Inventory management
- Clinical operations
- Team collaboration
- Exam room setups
- Dentrix proficiency
- Oral surgery
- Appointment scheduling
- Pediatric dental care
- HIPAA compliance
- Four-handed procedures
- Professionalism and etiquette
Certification
Coronal Polishing
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Utley Orthodontics
10.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Meade Moore Pediatric Dentistry
03.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Dental Assistant -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Miller Grove High School