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Mariah Cherry

Muldrow,OK

Summary

Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and co-workers. Works well within a team along with great problem-solving skills. Values patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and professional; dedicated to the dentistry field and learning new ways of operating as a dental assistant.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Dallas Street Dental
Fort Smith, AR
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
  • Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
  • Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
  • Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
  • Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
  • Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
  • Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
  • Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
  • Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
  • Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
  • Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
  • Assisted the dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, placed temporary crowns, and assisted in seating crowns.

Pet Transporter

Bailey's Best Care
Clarksville, AR
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Organized travel plans, including pick-up and drop-off times, for pets in need of transport.
  • Maintained a clean vehicle interior for pet safety during transit.
  • Provided timely updates to clients regarding the status of their pets' travels.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles used to transport animals.

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Fort Smith, AR
11-2021

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK

Skills

  • Exam room setups
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Oral surgery
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient relations
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Dental radiography
  • Multitasking

References

  • Sheila Arritt-(951) 514-0709
  • Brittany Nowazcynski-(479) 670-2795

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Dallas Street Dental
12.2021 - 07.2023

Pet Transporter

Bailey's Best Care
05.2020 - 06.2021

Dental Assisting Certification

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Carl Albert State College

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