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Lorry Sterline Vernitus

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Motivated dental assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at coronal polishing, chairside assisting, dental radiography, and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry, and enthusiasm to bring a strong work ethic to an excellent dental practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

A&B Pediatric Dentistry
Coconut Creek, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Take digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Greet patients upon arrival at the office and escort them to an examination room.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Sterilize instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Provide support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Help maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Keep accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Educate patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Sanitize equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Apply sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Document patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Update patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.

Dental Assistant

Miller Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Boynton Beach, FL
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Greet and seat patients, go over patient’s medical history with parents/legal guardians
  • Performing cleaning, take bitewing, periapical, panoramic X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Prepare patients teeth for bonding, placing brackets and wires
  • Digital scan for Invisalign
  • Perform adjustments
  • Give patients proper hygiene instructions

Education

Certificate -

AAA School of Dental Assisting - Expanded Functio
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2021

High School Diploma -

Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach, FL
06.2016

Skills

  • Restorative procedures
  • Patient schedule management
  • Exam room setups
  • Treatment planning
  • Coronal polish and fluoride application
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Instrument tray preparation
  • Detail oriented
  • Patient flow management
  • Relationship building
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Knowledgeable in Curve and Cloud9 software
  • Taking X-ray
  • Itero scanning
  • Hygiene education
  • Communication skills
  • Dentrix proficiency

Timeline

Dental Assistant

A&B Pediatric Dentistry
08.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Miller Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
05.2022 - 08.2023

Certificate -

AAA School of Dental Assisting - Expanded Functio

High School Diploma -

Deerfield Beach High School

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