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Lindsey McGinnin

Manchester,NH

Summary

Well established and passionate dental assistant with a track record of streamlining operations at Derry Dental Associates for the past 9 years. Expert in digital dental equipment and certifications, with a knack for team building and creating a pleasant work environment.

I am currently seeking a new dental team to be a part of as we venture to North Carolina from New Hampshire.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Derry Dental Associates
Derry, NH
10.2014 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Provided exceptional customer service at the front desk, handling phone inquiries and scheduling appointments accurately.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, addressing their concerns and building trust for improved outcomes.
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of dental supplies, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials needed to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA standards for workplace safety within the dental practice setting.
  • Collaborated with colleagues for optimal patient care, sharing best practices and expertise in dental assistance techniques.
  • Consistently updated knowledge about new dental materials, techniques, or products by attending training sessions, seminars, and conferences to improve patient care.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions, pouring models, fabricating bleach/fluoride trays.
  • Optimized inventory management processes, reducing costs associated with dental supplies while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted services.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently coordinating between departments and clinical staff members.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.

Dental Assistant

Small Smiles Dentistry
Manchester, NH
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing educational materials and addressing their concerns regarding dental procedures.
  • Prepared treatment rooms efficiently before each procedure, setting up instruments and equipment as needed.
  • Collaborated with dental team members for seamless coordination of care for pediatric patients.
  • Assisted dentists during procedures, effectively anticipating needs and reducing treatment times.
  • Provided post-operative care instructions to parents or guardians, promoting proper healing and recovery after dental treatments.
  • Facilitated better communication between parents and providers through clear explanations of dental treatment plans and procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.

Education

Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2026

Certificate Program - Dental Assisting

NHTI - Concord's Community College
Concord, NH
2011

Skills

  • Digital dental equipment knowledge
  • Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cross-Training Capabilities
  • Infection control, CPR, first aid and AED certified
  • Electronic Charting (Eaglesoft, Softdent)
  • Supply stocking and ordering
  • Assisted in oral surgery and dental implantology
  • Knowledgeable in Cerec and E4D- CAD/CAM technologies
  • Knowledgeable with Itero scanner (scans for crowns, removable applainces, patient education, invisalign)
  • Zoom chairside whitening certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Derry Dental Associates
10.2014 - Current

Dental Assistant

Small Smiles Dentistry
01.2012 - 01.2013

Psychology

Liberty University

Certificate Program - Dental Assisting

NHTI - Concord's Community College
Lindsey McGinnin