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Kelley McCarthy

Selden ,NY

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional chairside manner, honed at The Smilist Dental and Great Expressions Dental Centers. Excelled in enhancing patient comfort and streamlining appointment efficiency through advanced sterilization techniques and digital X-ray proficiency. Demonstrated commitment to oral health education and infection control, contributing to improved patient outcomes and office productivity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

The Smilist Dental
08.2016 - 12.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Great Expressions Dental Centers
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
  • Increased appointment efficiency by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments before each patient visit.
  • Enhanced patient comfort with gentle and empathetic chairside manner during appointments.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by diligently cleaning treatment rooms, surfaces, and equipment according to established protocols.

Education

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Stony Brook Dental Assistant Program
Stony Brook, NY
06.2012

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient scheduling
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Restorative procedures
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Inventory management
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Knowledgeable in software
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry

Certification

Certified DA

CPR Certified

OSHA certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

The Smilist Dental
08.2016 - 12.2022

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Great Expressions Dental Centers
09.2013 - 12.2016

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Stony Brook Dental Assistant Program

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