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Kelsi Shaffer

Ogden,UT

Summary

Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during all scopes of dental procedures and surgeries.

Looking to enter a different scope of work for a better long term physical outcome.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Ben Lomond Dental
North Ogden , UT
01.2016 - Current
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for all dental procedures
  • Aided dentist in administering various dental treatments, including composite fillings and full mouth rehabilitation.
  • Facilitated efficient organization of intricate case schedules, including out of town patients as well as sedation schedules

• Tracking all Lab cases, ensuring all information is correct and cases are arriving on time.

•. Conducted daily follow-up with patients post-treatment.

•. Coordinated sedation schedules between patients and the sedation company.

•. Assisted the dentist on all sedation cases

•. Ordering of various dental supplies

Dental Assistant

Jackson Dental
Layton, Utah
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added chart notes.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures

Dental Assistant

VIP Smiles
Syracuse, Utah
02.2012 - 10.2014
  • Assisted the dental hygienist with double booked cleanings, taking dental X-rays, assisted the dentist with exams, coronal polishing, applying fluoride treatment, scheduling post cleaning visits.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing instruments between patients.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Skills

Attention to detail in treatment room set up

Provide a warm, welcoming environment

Listening to and addressing Patient Needs

Effective Multi-Tasking

Ability to coordinate complex schedules

Effective phone, communication Skills

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Ben Lomond Dental
01.2016 - Current

Dental Assistant

Jackson Dental
05.2015 - 12.2015

Dental Assistant

VIP Smiles
02.2012 - 10.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Boise State University
Kelsi Shaffer