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Lori Shuffield

Lori Shuffield

Burleson,TX

Summary

Adept Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations, honed at Diana Raulston DDS. Excelled in maintaining sterile environments and assisting in complex dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated excellence in teamwork and dental material handling, contributing to efficient and effective dental care delivery.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Diana Raulston DDS
02.1996 - 05.2024
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

Bryan Institute
Arlington, TX
09.1995

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental Radiography
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Professionalism and Etiquette
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Instrument Sterilization Techniques
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Cross-Training Capabilities
  • Infection control proficiency
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Patient Relations
  • Impression Taking Skills
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Patient Education
  • Dental Material Handling
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Services

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Diana Raulston DDS
02.1996 - 05.2024

Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

Bryan Institute
Lori Shuffield