Kenlee Kerley
3104 Piedmont Ave., La Crescenta,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant with strong skills in patient education, effective communication, and workflow coordination. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety during procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
James M Kanda, DDS
La Crescenta, California
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, organizing necessary tools and materials.
- Managed dental records, updating patient information accurately in the system.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments to optimize office workflow and efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with patients, addressing concerns and answering questions promptly.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
Valencia , CA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare
for cleanings and procedures. - Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Created dental X-Rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
Santa Clarita, CA
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints
Provided onsite training. - Memorized over 250 menu items.
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion. - Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested. - Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
- Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
Provided high quality service.
Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.
Education
Dental Assistant
Santa Clarita Dental School
01-2018
College of the Canyons
01-2017
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta, CA01-2014
Skills
Proficient in all Microsoft programs, Adobe programs, Dentrix, Insurance billing
Interests
Hiking, Traveling, Running, Golf, Fitness
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
James M Kanda, DDS
03.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
01.2018 - 07.2018
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
12.2016 - 01.2018
Dental Assistant
Santa Clarita Dental School
College of the Canyons
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School