Lori Keltner
Healy
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
Garden City
02.2021 - Current
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted in lab procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all information was available for the doctor's review.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Dental Assistant
All Smiles Dental Care
Garden City
11.2011 - 12.2020
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Guymon Sr. High
Guymon, OKSkills
- Dental radiography
- Chairside assistance
- Infection control
- Patient management
- Insurance billing
- Treatment documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral health education
- Instrument selection
- Data confidentiality measures
- X-ray processing
- Impression taking skills
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Exam room setups
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
02.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
All Smiles Dental Care
11.2011 - 12.2020
Guymon Sr. High