Lindsay Hilton
Salem,AR
Summary
Focused and reliable student Surgical Technologist well versed in wide rage of surgical procedures. Adept quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Previously, skilled Dental Assistant with nine years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, impressions and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes. I have worked with several different doctors and pride myself in making sure my patients are in the best care while they are in my chair.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Highland Family Dentistry
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, Invisalign impressions and relines on dentures.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix and Denticon.
Registered Dental Assistant
CCS Medical
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Inventory
- Impressions for dentures and partials
- Sterilization of dental instruments
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Southern Missouri Technical Institute
West Plains, MO12.2023
RDA - Dental Assisting
Batesville School of Dental Assisting
Batesville, AR11.2013
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Exam Room Setups
- Restorative Dentistry
- Multitasking
- Four-handed procedures
- Inventory Management
- Taking X-rays
- Aseptic and Sterilization
- Surgical Counts
- Patient Transfers
- Passing Surgical Tools
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant in State of Arkansas
- CPR certified by East Arkansas Community College
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation certified
Associations
Association of Surgical Technology 2023
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Highland Family Dentistry
04.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
CCS Medical
05.2014 - 04.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Southern Missouri Technical Institute
RDA - Dental Assisting
Batesville School of Dental Assisting
- Registered Dental Assistant in State of Arkansas
- CPR certified by East Arkansas Community College
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation certified
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