Lorrie Osborne
Canal Winchester,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated EFDA Dental Assistant with 36 years of experience, skilled in restorative procedures and patient education. Proficient in managing patient records and X-ray proficiency, ensuring compliance with health standards. Known for exceptional communication and critical thinking, contributing to enhanced patient comfort and safety during dental treatments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EFDA
The Grove Pediatric Dentistry
03.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
EFDA Dental Assistant
Scott Kelly DDS
06.1985 - 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.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Dental Assisting
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
Groveport, OHHigh School Diploma -
Marion Franklin High School
Columbus, OHSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Dental Impressions
- Dental Prosthetics
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Compliance Training
- Physical Examination Knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Oral Health Care
- X-Ray Proficiency
- Restorative Procedures
- Protective Coatings
- Universal Precautions
- Sealant Application
- Emergency Dental Care
- Restoration Placement
- Oral Surgery
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Oral Examination
- Radiation Protection
- Surgical Extractions
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Personable Communication
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Laser Debridement
- Medical Charting
- Manage Schedules
- Restorative Materials
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Postoperative Education
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Autoclave Operation
- Denture Adjustment
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Prepare Instruments
- Patient Care Standards
- Preliminary Impressions
- Payment Collection
- Dental Billing
- Crowns
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Dental x-rays
- CPR certified
- Silver diamine fluoride certified
Timeline
EFDA
The Grove Pediatric Dentistry
03.2024 - Current
EFDA Dental Assistant
Scott Kelly DDS
06.1985 - 03.2024
Dental Assisting
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
High School Diploma -
Marion Franklin High School
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