Kelly Bertram
Hortonville,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with experience providing direct patient care in a busy dental practice.
Reliable Dental Assistant with over 20 years of experience efficiently handling reception tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new position leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
09.2001 - 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.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
Education
Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI01-1999
Skills
- Clinic Mentor
- Cross-training capabilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personable communication
Certification
CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
09.2001 - Current
CPR/AED certified
Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting
Fox Valley Technical College
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