Kelsey Clarkston
Martinsville,IN
Summary
Skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with a strong background at Edgewood Family Dental, excelling in restorative procedures and patient communication. Demonstrated expertise with ITERO 3D Digital Scanner and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Proven ability to enhance office efficiency and patient satisfaction, backed by continuous professional development and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Edgewood Family Dental
04.2015 - 10.2022
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Performed coronal polishing.
- Digital FMX, PANO radiographs.
- Assisted in oral surgery, including implants.
- Experience in IV sedation and nitrous oxide.
- Placed composite restorations.
- Temporary crown and bridge.
- Alginate/PVS impressions.
- Experience with ITERO 3D Digital scanner.
- Experience in Invisalign.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Ordered clinical supplies.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-op instructions and post-op care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Presented treatment plans to patient.
- Scheduled patient appointments.
Education
No Degree - Coronal Polishing Procedures
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2019
No Degree - Caries Prevention Procedures
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2019
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2012
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Sealant Application
- Coronal Polishing
- Fluoride application
- Temporary crown and bridge
- Use of ITERO 3D Digital Scanner
- Use of DENTRIX dental software
- Digital Radiographs
- Continuing education
- Appointment Scheduling
- Infection control protocols
- First aid trained
- Patient Communication
- Oral Hygiene
- Treatment Planning
- Instrument Sterilization
- Supply Ordering
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Certified in Caries Prevention Procedures for Dental Auxiliaries
Certified in Coronal Polishing Procedures for Dental Auxiliaries
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Edgewood Family Dental
04.2015 - 10.2022
No Degree - Coronal Polishing Procedures
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
No Degree - Caries Prevention Procedures
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
Certified in Caries Prevention Procedures for Dental Auxiliaries
Certified in Coronal Polishing Procedures for Dental Auxiliaries
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