Lindsay Kelley
Hendersonville,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assisting Instructor with a proven track record at Remington College - Nashville Campus, where I enhanced curriculum development and student success through innovative instructional strategies. Expert in radiography and adept at fostering interpersonal abilities, I significantly improved learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Passionate about continuing education and clinical expertise, I empower students and patients towards optimal dental health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assisting Instructor
Remington College - Nashville Campus
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a well-organized and engaging classroom environment for optimal hands-on learning experiences.
- Designed practical exercises that allowed students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure relevant, up-to-date material for improved student comprehension and success.
- Monitored student growth and learning through hands-on activities and exams.
- Planned demonstrations for students to expand upon lecture topics.
- Inventoried lab and classroom tools and supplies and ordered more.
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading papers, tracking attendance, updating records, and submitting reports promptly and accurately.
- Reviewed textbooks and educational materials regularly to select resources that best supported course objectives and student needs.
Dental Assistant
Imperial Dental Care - Dr. Samantha Wence
01.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Cox Family Dentistry
01.2021 - 07.2021
- 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.
Dental Assistant
Fischer Family Dentistry
01.2019 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting Diploma
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05.2019
High School Diploma -
Gallatin Senior High School
Gallatin, TN05.2011
Skills
- Dental Terminology
- Instrument Knowledge
- Patient care techniques
- Radiography Proficiency
- Motivational Skills
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Clinical expertise
- Public Speaking
- Instructional Strategies
- Dental records
- Continuing education
- Interpersonal abilities
- Dental Software Familiarity
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide
- Radiology
- Cornal Polishing
Timeline
Dental Assisting Instructor
Remington College - Nashville Campus
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Imperial Dental Care - Dr. Samantha Wence
01.2023 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
Cox Family Dentistry
01.2021 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant
Fischer Family Dentistry
01.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting Diploma
Volunteer State Community College
High School Diploma -
Gallatin Senior High School
- Nitrous Oxide
- Radiology
- Cornal Polishing
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