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Lisa Patterson

Loxley,AL

Summary

Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Spanish Fort Dental, skilled in dental impressions and digital X-ray proficiency. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and streamlined operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of sterilization and professionalism, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Spanish Fort Dental
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in patient intake and preparation for dental procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
  • Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment, adhering to safety regulations.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels to prevent shortages.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices, enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with dentists to streamline chairside assistance during various procedures, improving efficiency.
  • Documented patient records accurately in electronic health systems, ensuring compliance with privacy standards.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Dental Instuctor

Fortis College
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for dental assisting courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated hands-on training sessions, promoting practical skills in patient care and dental procedures.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring alignment with industry standards and competencies.
  • Collaborated with faculty to refine course materials, integrating current dental practices and technologies.

Dental Assistant

Advanced Dental Comfort
04.2010 - 07.2019
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times and enhanced overall clinic operations.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.

Education

Buford High School
Lancaster, SC

Dental Assisting Diploma - Dental Assisting

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC
06-1994

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Spanish Fort Dental
08.2021 - Current

Dental Instuctor

Fortis College
04.2020 - 02.2021

Dental Assistant

Advanced Dental Comfort
04.2010 - 07.2019

Buford High School

Dental Assisting Diploma - Dental Assisting

York Technical College

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