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KELLY WILBUR

Mechanicsburg,PA

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Assistant with 36 years of hands-on experience performing dental office chair-side duties, including administering fluoride treatments, polishing teeth, and producing digital x-rays. Proficient in job-related equipment operations, including Itero scanning. Courteous and friendly professional with knack for comforting nervous and anxious patients. Caring, hardworking, and knowledgeable about preparing instruments and assisting with diverse procedures. Effortlessly collects and document patient information for smooth and effective treatments. Experienced with regular dental care and orthodontic support. Skilled team player with strong background in any dental environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Red Lion Dental
York, PA
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing necessary materials.
  • Supported dentist during procedures by anticipating needs and providing relevant tools.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of dental health.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.

  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Itero scanning for all New Invisalign Patient Exams and Consultations
  • Did complete Invisalign Deliveries due to Orthodontic skills from past 26 yrs of experience
  • Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices in dental assisting.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
  • Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.

Orthodontic Assistant

Summit Orthodontics
Hummelstown, Pa
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Prepared and sterilized dental equipment prior to procedures.
  • Assisted dentists with instrument transfer, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials.
  • Assisted patients with dental needs, providing excellent internal and external customer service via telephone or face-to-face contact.
  • Promoted efficiency and availability of required items by monitoring and maintaining dental supply and equipment.
  • Documented observations and interventions in the permanent record of each patient.
  • Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during operative, preventive, periodontal, and prosthetic dental procedures.
  • Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Fabricated, fit and adjusted orthodontic devices, including retainers, bands and wires.
  • Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • Educated patients on the proper procedures for caring for teeth and gums.
  • Prepared trays for dental procedures and maintained and replenished supplies to facilitate patient care.
  • Sterilized and disinfected instruments and equipment to comply with safety and infection control guidelines.

Surgical Technician

Wood-Myers Oral Surgeons
Camp hill, PA
09.2009 - 03.2020
  • Assistant to doctor
  • Impressions for TMJ splints
  • Cementing appliances under general anesthesia procedures
  • Front desk help as needed
  • Bond braces for certain cases
  • Inventory stocking
  • Taking various xrays

Orthodontic Assistant

Hilton-Diminick Orthodontics
Camp hill, PA
02.1996 - 11.2019
  • Assisted doctor new patient exams
  • Full records on new patients
  • Independently working on patients
  • Bonding braces
  • Debonding braces
  • Emergency patients during closed hrs
  • Impressions for various appliances
  • Itero scanning for Invisalign or various appliances
  • Ordering some office supplies
  • In charge of invisalign inventory

Dental Assistant

Dr.Donald Dietrich
York, PA
05.1990 - 12.1995
  • Dental Assistant
  • Assistant to the doctor
  • Inventory office supplies
  • Sterilization
  • Set up procedure trays
  • Front desk

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Dallastown High School
Dallastown, Pa
06-1986

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Radiography safety
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Patient services
  • X-ray patients
  • Prepare instruments
  • Multitasking
  • Task prioritization
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Answer telephone calls
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Procedure support
  • Inventory management
  • Assist dentist
  • Manage schedules
  • Prioritization
  • Verbal communication
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Xray Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Red Lion Dental
11.2021 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Summit Orthodontics
12.2019 - 10.2021

Surgical Technician

Wood-Myers Oral Surgeons
09.2009 - 03.2020

Orthodontic Assistant

Hilton-Diminick Orthodontics
02.1996 - 11.2019

Dental Assistant

Dr.Donald Dietrich
05.1990 - 12.1995

High School Diploma - undefined

Dallastown High School
KELLY WILBUR