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Kelly Nelson

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 16 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with a multitude of hands on procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, ordering and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients and a fun and efficient work environment to all staff.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant and Implant Coordinator

Allied Dental Associates Of Choctaw
08.2013 - Current
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Crown preps and deliveries, Implant restorations (both fixed and removable), casts and impressions.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.

Dental Assistant

MyDentist
07.2007 - 08.2013
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.

Customer Service Cashier

Albertsons Grocery Store
05.2005 - 07.2007
  • Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
  • Demonstrated versatility by cross-training in various departments throughout store when required.
  • Handled sensitive information securely while processing payments through various methods including cash, credit cards, and gift cards.
  • Balanced cash registers accurately at end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Processed returns and exchanges with care, adhering to store policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized various software applications to process customer orders. i.e. film development and Money Orders.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General

Rose State College
Midwest City Oklahoma

High School Diploma -

Midwest City High School
Midwest City, OK
07.2007

Dental Assistant Program - Dental Assisting

Mid-Del Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2007

Skills

  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Dental Software Management
  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Medical Charting and Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Professionalism and Etiquette
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Managing and ordering implant impression copings and analogs needed for impressions for proper final restorations

Timeline

Dental Assistant and Implant Coordinator

Allied Dental Associates Of Choctaw
08.2013 - Current

Dental Assistant

MyDentist
07.2007 - 08.2013

Customer Service Cashier

Albertsons Grocery Store
05.2005 - 07.2007

Some College (No Degree) - General

Rose State College

High School Diploma -

Midwest City High School

Dental Assistant Program - Dental Assisting

Mid-Del Technology Center

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