KELSEY BOCK
Brick,NJ
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with a proven track record in supporting complex dental procedures at Lincroft Oral Surgery and enhancing patient satisfaction. Excelled in sterilization techniques and patient education, ensuring safety and effective care. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and multitasking abilities, significantly improving office efficiency and patient experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Lincroft Oral Surgery
Lincroft, USA
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Assisted the dentist in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as root canals, extractions, implants, and periodontal surgery.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Dental Assistant
Dental Fillings
Marlboro, USA
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, composite fillings and full mouth rehabilitation
- Helped various dental offices complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs
Dental Assistant
Wendy Sanger DMD Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Warren, USA
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage
- Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies
- Assisted the dentist on dental surgery procedures
- Assisted in all phases of four-handed dentistry, including tissue retraction, suctioning and mixing of various cements
- Used dentrix, Eaglesoft, Softdent, and Practiceworks, to document and maintain patient information and health background
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
Dental Assistant Trainee
Dr. William J. Ratz, DMD
Morristown, USA
01.2010 - 05.2012
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
Education
Dental assisting license -
Central Career School
South Plainfield, NJ01.2013
High School Diploma -
North Plainfield High School
North Plainfield, NJ01.2012
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer satisfaction
- Detail-oriented
- Patient schedule management
- Patient confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient education
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Lincroft Oral Surgery
05.2021 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Dental Fillings
10.2015 - 05.2021
Dental Assistant
Wendy Sanger DMD Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
09.2015 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant Trainee
Dr. William J. Ratz, DMD
01.2010 - 05.2012
Dental assisting license -
Central Career School
High School Diploma -
North Plainfield High School
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