Kelly Walton
Clio,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with 30 years experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in chair side assisting, oral surgery and patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center
Flint, MI
04.2017 - 03.2023
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
- Improved surgical efficiency with timely sterilization and organization of dental instruments.
- Reduced surgery downtime by maintaining a well-organized inventory of supplies and materials required for procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive pre-operative care and preparation.
- Actively contributed to a positive and productive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and promoting teamwork.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, contributing to improved long-term health outcomes.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant
Michael D Eisinger DDS
Burton, MI
05.1994 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
Associate Of General Studies -
Kearsley High School
Flint, MI06.1989
Skills
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Dental impressions
- Sterilization techniques
- Anesthesia Administration
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Preoperative preparation
- Emergency Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Suture removal
- Bone grafting support
- Wound Dressing
- Dental Instrument Knowledge
- Implant placement assistance
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Dental Radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Autoclave Operation
- Surgical Extractions
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Assistant
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Emergency Dental Care
- Oral Surgery
- Medical Charting
- Inventory Replenishment
- Supply Ordering
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center
04.2017 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Michael D Eisinger DDS
05.1994 - 04.2017
Associate Of General Studies -
Kearsley High School