Kelsey OConnell
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven expertise in sterilization techniques and chairside assistance, honed at Just for Grins. Excelled in improving patient satisfaction and safety through meticulous infection control and supportive dental care. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, significantly enhancing dental procedure efficiency and patient care quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Just for Grins
Keller, TX
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- 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 with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Grapevine Dental Assistant School
Grapevine, TX08.2022
High School Diploma -
Grapevine High School
Grapevine, TX05.2021
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Sanitation protocols
- Pediatric dental care
- Team collaboration abilities
- Chairside assistance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Just for Grins
09.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant -
Grapevine Dental Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Grapevine High School