Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Receptionist

Kimberly {Starr} Kitchen

Canton,GA

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 23 years of experience efficiently handling challenging tasks and assisting chairside with pretty much every type of restorative, provisional, endodontic, cosmetic, corrective function, OS, Implant, removable, CAD and C&B dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-6 hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, pano, FMX, and intra oral pics and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. I'm loyal to my dental family, honest and competent. I'm able to pivot smoothly and quickly to adapt when procedures change in the midst of treatment. I'm team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care and establishing rapport with all patients, no matter their circumstance.

Thank you for taking the time to read my resume.

Starr

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Dr.Eric Duncan DDS
06.2007 - 04.2013
  • Used Eaglesoft to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management and increased daily patient capacity.
  • Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
  • Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and reduced recovery times.
  • Managed inventory, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties, including but not limited to restorative dentistry, endo procedures, gingival treatment, full mouth cosmetic restoration, TMJ equilibration, orthotic design and delivery and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
  • Performed radiographic examinations accurately while adhering to safety guidelines; ensuring proper diagnosis support for dentists.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Created dental impressions used for bleach trays,dental orthotics, invisaline, sport mouthguards, diagnostic models, opposing models, wax registrations and rims, study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other limited dental prosthetics, like custom trays for dentures.

Lead Dental Assistant

Dr.Tom Turner DDS
03.1996 - 05.2006
  • Maintained detailed logging system for accuracy of dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Created dental impressions used for bleach trays,dental orthotics, invisaline, sport mouthguards, diagnostic models, opposing models, wax registrations and rims, study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other limited dental prosthetics, like custom trays for dentures.
  • Used Eaglesoft and Dentrix to document and maintain patient information, charting and health background.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, anticipating and making available all foreseen materials for each specific procedure, setting up x-ray machines and any other necessary dental equipment.
  • Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
  • Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
  • Acted as a liaison between dentist, insurance providers, and patients for smooth billing processes and coverage inquiries.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
  • Supported dentists during clinical evaluations.
  • Helped dentists diagnose and restore teeth by maintaining a clear and dry field for maximum view and proper placement of materials.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
  • Sterilized rooms, restocked and prepped equipment and instruments daily.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management and increased daily patient capacity.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties, including but not limited to restorative dentistry, endo procedures, gingival treatment, full mouth cosmetic restoration, TMJ equilibration, orthotic design and delivery, oral surgery, CAD restorations and sealants

Education

Yearly Courses To Earn CE Credits -

Hinman Dental Convention
Atlanta, GA

Certification in Cosmetic Procedures And Assisting -

LVI Institute For Cosmetic Dentistry
Las Vegas, NV
2005

RDA With Duties -

Expanded Duties Course
2005

High School Diploma -

Etowah High School
Woodstock, GA
1995

CDA Assisting Certification -

Dr Richard Erickson Assisting School
Marietta, GA
1994

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Case Management
  • Patient Management
  • Endodontic Procedures
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Sealant Application
  • Patient Relations
  • Oral Surgery
  • Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Team Collaboration
  • Prophylaxis
  • Preventative Care
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Prosthodontics experience
  • Dental Materials Knowledge
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Procedure Support
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Education
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Treatment Room Breakdown and Setup
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • First Aid Training
  • Data confidentiality measures
  • Treatment Planning
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Dentrix and Eaglesoft Practice Management Software
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Assessments
  • CPR/AED
  • Patient Charting
  • Dental appliance fabrication
  • Impression Taking
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Effective Communication
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Patient data gathering

Affiliations

  • LVI for cosmetic dentistry

Timeline

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Dr.Eric Duncan DDS
06.2007 - 04.2013

Lead Dental Assistant

Dr.Tom Turner DDS
03.1996 - 05.2006

Yearly Courses To Earn CE Credits -

Hinman Dental Convention

Certification in Cosmetic Procedures And Assisting -

LVI Institute For Cosmetic Dentistry

RDA With Duties -

Expanded Duties Course

High School Diploma -

Etowah High School

CDA Assisting Certification -

Dr Richard Erickson Assisting School

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