LATISHA SWEATT
Dyersburg,Tn
Summary
Experienced and dedicated RDA with a strong background in dental assisting, offering 7 years of specialized expertise. Known for a friendly and enthusiastic approach, excelling in building lasting patient relationships and consistently delivering high-quality care. Takes pride in representing clinics with a professional demeanor, ensuring a positive experience for patients at all times. Quick to learn new tasks and adapt to evolving environments, committed to providing exceptional support to dental teams and contributing to the overall success of the practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Moore Family Dental
Martin, TN
12.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dyersburg Pediatrics Dentistry/ WildSmiles
Dyersburg, Tn
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment before procedures
- Provided chair-side assistance during operative, preventive, periodontal, and prosthetic dental procedures
- Observed health requirements during cleaning and sterilization to prevent germ spread
- Booked appointments and tracked check-ups for assigned patients
- Outlined at-home processes for post-procedure care to patients before discharge
- Protected patients' enamel by applying protective sealants and fluoride treatments
- Inspected and cleaned teeth to identify areas of concern to address with dentist
- Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Assisted dentists with conducting procedures such as extractions and Pulpotomy, SSC, Composite Restorations
- Taking Impressions and Fabricating custom retainers, Occlusal Guard, Sports Guard, Thumb Sucking Appliance, Space Maintainers, Bilateral and Unilateral
- Educated patients on the proper procedures for caring for teeth and gums
- Documented observations and interventions in the permanent record of each patient
- Performed X-Ray- Bitewings, panoramic, PA's
- Monitor Patients during Nitrous Oxide
Registered Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Teresa Stavely Dental office
Dyersburg, Tn
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Assisted Dentists in Dental procedures such as, Crowns, Root Canal, Bridges, Extractions, Composite Restorations
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts
- Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Assisted patients in understanding their dental insurance benefits, coverage limits, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Education
Tennessee Technology Center -
Tennessee Technology Center
Newbern, Tn07.2013
Skills
- 4 - Handed Dentistry
- Dental X-Ray
- Endodontics
- Dentrix
- Front Office Task
- Dental Instruments and Sterilization
- Dental Lab Task
- CPR Certified
- OSHA and HIPPA Trained
- Coronal Polishing
- Sealants
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Moore Family Dental
12.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Teresa Stavely Dental office
03.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Dyersburg Pediatrics Dentistry/ WildSmiles
02.2017 - 11.2021
Tennessee Technology Center -
Tennessee Technology Center