Dynamic and compassionate Licensed Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Apple Tree Dental. Excelled in creating a welcoming environment for special needs patients and excelled in oral surgery assistance and relationship building. Regularly updated with CPR/AED and OSHA compliance, ensuring patient safety and fostering trust. Achieved significant improvements in patient experience through effective communication and professional expertise.
Hi, I’m
Malorie Patton
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Apple Tree Dental
Licensed Dental Assistant
04.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Built rapport with special needs patients and with their families or caregivers.
- Ensured clean and sterile work environment by maintaining strict infection control protocols, contributing to patient safety and wellbeing.
- Improved patient experience by providing efficient and thorough dental assistance during procedures.
- Administered topical anesthetics under dentist supervision when needed during procedures for increased patient comfort.
- Provided support during emergency situations, effectively assisting dentist in delivering prompt and appropriate care to minimize further complications.
- Built rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the dental clinic.
- Performed accurate diagnostic x-rays, enabling dentists to make informed decisions about treatment plans.
- Prepared instruments for sterilization according to strict guidelines to ensure a safe clinical environment for staff and patients alike.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and progress notes, facilitating seamless continuity of care between appointments.
- Participated in continuing education courses regularly to stay current with industry standards and best practices in dental assisting.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate chairside manner, fostering a positive dental visit experience.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and satisfied patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health and fewer complications.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and trust within the practice.
- 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.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Set up and assisted dentist and CRNA for IV sedation cases.
Education
Herzing University Crystal, MN
Dental Assisting Certification from Dental Assisting
04.2008
University Overview
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Adaptable to change
- Dental charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Behavior Management with special needs patients
- Sedation Dentistry
- CPR/AED
- Relationship Building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
Certified in the Monitoring of Sedation/General Anesthesia patients for dental procedures and intravenous catheter insertion
Timeline
Licensed Dental Assistant
Apple Tree Dental
04.2008 - Current
Herzing University
Dental Assisting Certification from Dental Assisting
Certified in the Monitoring of Sedation/General Anesthesia patients for dental procedures and intravenous catheter insertion
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