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Kerry Permanand

Haines City ,FL

Summary

A position in dental assisting/ front office with special interest in expanded functions and patient care. Also, wanting to expand my knowledge beyond dental and learn in every opportunity that comes my way. I am a Dedicated and compassionate dental assistant with extensive experience in both general and pediatric dentistry, seeking a Lead Assistant position to contribute clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a patient-focused approach. Proven ability to manage team workflows, support dentists in complex procedures, and ensure a comfortable experience for patients of all ages. Eager to support a practice that values efficiency, patient care, and team collaboration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Children & Teen Dental
04.2022 - Current

Assist chair side, prepare treatment rooms, provide pre/post op instructions, sterilize instruments to OSHA standards. Assist pediatric dentist with procedures including cleanings, fillings, sealants, pulpotomies, and stainless steel crowns.

Comfort and guide children before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and build trust. Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms according to OSHA and CDC guidelines. Take pediatric X-rays. Educate parents and children on oral hygiene, dietary habits, and post operative care. Maintain accurate patient records and charting in Denticon

EFDA

University Dental Group
11.2020 - Current
  • Assist chair side, prepare treatment rooms, provide pre/post op instructions, sterilize instruments to OSHA standards. Knowledge on Vivos Appliance, DNA, mRNA, as well as MyoAligners. Take full records and submit to Vivos portal and Vivos Airo2 for billing. As need will call patients about Dr specials, schedule patients as needed.

Front Desk / Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Worked with Eagle soft, Check in Patients, verify Insurance, confirm patient appointments, answer phones, check email, Solution reach/ texting services, Enlive/ electronic paperwork, check out and verify correct walk out, collect copay. Make calls to fill schedule for unscheduled restorative treatment and overdue prophylaxis. Keeping and maintaining a full schedule. Schedule IV Sedation, go over full treatment with parents, explain Dental procedures and discuss financial cost. As assisting, make sure patients have next appointment, take x-rays, educate patients on good oral health care, flossing methods, brushing techniques.

Lead Dental Assistant

Glover Dental Group
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • EFDA, prepare treatment rooms, provide pre/post op instructions to patients, sterilize instruments to OSHA standards. Provide high quality care for Ryan White Foundation for HIV/AIDS patients. Knowledge in Invisalign, assisted in Endo and Implant procedures as well. iTero scanner trained, assisted in office marketing with patients, keep up with inventory and make monthly orders, keep up with lab cases.

Education

General Studies

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -

Lincoln Tech

Skills

  • Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Current CPR and Radiology Certification in the state of FL I am enthusiastic, proactive, good attitude, ambitious, goal orientated, great multitasker, self-motivated, and will always treat patients like family

Timeline

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Children & Teen Dental
04.2022 - Current

EFDA

University Dental Group
11.2020 - Current

Front Desk / Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry
01.2019 - 11.2020

Lead Dental Assistant

Glover Dental Group
07.2015 - 12.2018

General Studies

Valencia College

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -

Lincoln Tech
Kerry Permanand