Rhela J. Howard
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Dental assistant with over ten years' experience in high volume dental clinics. Complete tasks efficiently without supervision. Work well in a group environment. Dedicated, hardworking, and strong attention to detail. Ensure all patients feel comfortable and at ease.
Resourceful Lead Oral Surgery Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in surgical preparation, patient care coordination, and post-operative support. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations and positive patient experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Alabama Surgical Arts
Montgomery, AL
01.2020 - Current
- Handles all training of new hires for the assisting position
- Well versed in IOS scans
- Handles the adjustments and delivery of all permanent and non-permanent prosthesis
- Hospital accredited at Baptist East
- Helps in all oral surgery procedures
Dental Assistant
Steineker and Dillon Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Montgomery, USA
06.2008 - Current
- Maintain excellent communication skills to ensure patient satisfaction
- Assist with surgical extractions, minor oral surgeries, root canals, and dental implants
- Monitor vital signs of sedated patients
- Knowledge of nitrous oxide and sterilization practices
- Experience with radiographs (Dentrix systems, full FMX, bitewings, and panorex)
- Experience fabricating crowns and bridges using 3 Shape Trios imaging
Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Legrand
Montgomery, USA
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Maintain excellent communication skills to ensure patient satisfaction
- Assist with surgical extractions, minor oral surgeries, root canals, and dental implants
- Monitor vital signs of sedated patients
- Knowledge of nitrous oxide and sterilization practices
- Experience with radiographs (Dentrix systems, full FMX, bitewings, and panorex)
- Experience fabricating crowns and bridges using 3 Shape Trios imaging
Waitress
Ruddles Pub and Grill
Montgomery, USA
01.2005 - 01.2008
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL
Tallassee, AL01.2002
Skills
- Communication skills
- Surgical extractions
- Minor oral surgeries
- Root canals
- Dental implants
- Monitoring vital signs
- Nitrous oxide knowledge
- Sterilization practices
- Radiographs
- Dentrix systems
- Full FMX
- Bitewings
- Panorex
- Fabricating crowns
- Fabricating bridges
- 3 Shape Trios imaging
- DAANCE Certificated
References
- Jennifer Robinson 334-437-3584
- John Runyans 205-514-2167
- Cindy McQueen 334-414-0029
- Dean Smith 404-909-2384
Timeline
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Alabama Surgical Arts
01.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Steineker and Dillon Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
06.2008 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Legrand
01.2007 - 06.2008
Waitress
Ruddles Pub and Grill
01.2005 - 01.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL