LaRae Southard
Kent,WA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and four handed chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Seeking a position with a growth oriented Dental facility that will allow utilization of clinical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
SoCal Endo
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices to OSHA standards.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for treatment.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted with procedures involving Root Canals, SRCT-Apicoectomy, Pulpotomy, Root Amputations, Gingival Lengthening, EXT/XB-Extractions, Implant Surgery, Suture removal, Nitrous Oxide, and Post-Op Instructions.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations of X-Rays, panoramic images and CBCTs.
Dental Assitant
Dr. Joshi Dental
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted Dr. Joshi with four handed Dentistry in procedures concerning, FMX, Fillings, temp crown fabrication, Extractions, and denture adjustments.
Education
Certificate of Dental Assisting -
American Career College
Anaheim 12.2021
Associate of Science - Science And Math
Cypress JR. College
Cypress, CA2013
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
La Palma, CA2008
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Film X-Rays and development
- Dental impressions
- Pour models
- Mouthguard Fabrication
- Panoramic Images
- CBCT
- Dentrix
- iTero Scan
- BLS Card
- Vital signs
- Patient monitoring
- Dental terminology
- Patient Education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
SoCal Endo
10.2022 - 10.2023
Dental Assitant
Dr. Joshi Dental
12.2021 - 11.2022
Certificate of Dental Assisting -
American Career College
Associate of Science - Science And Math
Cypress JR. College
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School