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Spending time with my family
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Kristin Dyer

Rydal,GA

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 23 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, scanning and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Rifkin and Associates
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • 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 dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.

Lead Dental Assistant

Dr. James M. Kinney
08.2000 - 08.2021
  • 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.
  • Fabrication of Emax crowns with Planmeca scanner

Education

Osborne High School
Marietta, GA
2001

Skills

  • Patient Charting
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Dental Radiography
  • Scanning
  • Supply Ordering
  • Impression Taking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Restorative procedures
  • CPR/AED
  • Dentrix Practice Management Software
  • Customer Service

Spending time with my family

I have been happily married for 23 years. We have two amazing son's Jackson and Bowen.

Jackson is 20 years old and currently is a lineman for Georgia Power. Bowen is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Adairsville High School.

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Rifkin and Associates
01.2022 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Dr. James M. Kinney
08.2000 - 08.2021

Osborne High School
Kristin Dyer