Kimberly Hornback
Port Richey
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, honed across roles at top clinics including Louisville Dental Center. Known for enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional chairside manner and efficiency in dental procedures. Achieved significant improvements in clinic operations and patient care, leveraging digital X-ray proficiency and a compassionate approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bright Smiles Temp Agency
06.2021 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- 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.
Dental Assistant
Spring Street Dental
03.2019 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Louisville Dental Center
01.2008 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-1981
Pre Recks For Dental Hygiene
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01-1980
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bright Smiles Temp Agency
06.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Spring Street Dental
03.2019 - 06.2021
Dental Assistant
Louisville Dental Center
01.2008 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Pre Recks For Dental Hygiene
Vincennes University
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