MARIAH TAVARIS
OWINGS MILLS,MD
Summary
Reliable, energetic, kind-hearted and passionate Dental Assistant with five years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, (itero, dandy and CEREC) scanning and preparing materials for impressions or restorations and fabricating temporary crowns/bridges. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. I am an Energetic Dental Assistant who is eager to learn and offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and patients, supply restocking and scheduling appointments. Hardworking, educated and willing to go extra mile to complete tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gotu
Miami, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and management for various dental procedures.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Software knowledgeable in Dentrix, Denticon, MAC, Eaglesoft, Softdent.
- itero, Dandy and CEREC trained.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in expanded functions techniques and best practices.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and management, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.
- Played key role in emergency dental care by quickly responding to urgent patient needs and assisting in providing immediate treatment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Enhanced accuracy of patient treatment plans by diligently collecting and recording medical histories and dental chart information.
- Improved patient outcomes with skillful application of dental sealants and fluoride treatments, contributing to better oral health.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- HIPPA trained and certified.
- Managed claims processes, facilitating timely resolutions and maintaining client trust.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring high satisfaction levels and loyalty.
- Trained new team members on service protocols and system usage to improve overall performance.
- Managed complex issues and escalations, providing timely solutions to enhance customer experience.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Led initiatives aimed at enhancing product knowledge among staff to better assist customers.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Today's Dental Associates
Randallstown, MD
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
- Assisted with endodontic treatments, oral surgery and periodontal procedures.
- Knowledgeable in HIPPA.
- Worked closely with referring dentists and other specialists to coordinate patient care and maintain seamless communication throughout treatment processes.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- itero, Dandy and CEREC trained.
- Denticon and Dentrix.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, crown/bridges and impressions for partial and complete dentures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Operated digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, improving overall team efficiency and competency.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline appointment scheduling and reduce wait times.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Streamlined inventory tracking processes, reducing discrepancies and improving resource allocation.
- Reviewed and processed insurance claims to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Worked with claims adjusters and examiners to expedite processing in alignment with procedures.
- Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims in strict timeframes.
- Developed comprehensive reports on claim trends, informing leadership of potential operational adjustments needed.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Improved patient satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail in taking dental impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
Lead Dental Assistant
Patuxent River Dental Care
Laurel, MD
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying sealants, placing temporary fillings fabricating temporary crowns and bridges.
- Managed the laboratory, Created custom whitening trays and Night guards.
- Put a system in place to ensure the back office was running smooth and efficiently.
- Organized, color coordinated all operatories, Made restorative packs to go with every procedure to ensure the doctors have every necessary instrument to complete the procedure.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- itero and CEREC trained.
- Dentrix
- Trained all assistants on general chairside duties.
- Assisted the dentist in the removal of impacted, damaged and non-restorable teeth.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as restorative dentists and orthodontists to plan treatments.
- Completed surgery to prepare mouth for dental implants and aid in regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Help the dentist perform open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
- Assisted in patient management to enhance office workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory management practices, reducing supply costs through efficient ordering processes.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between front office staff and clinical team members by serving as a liaison for scheduling matters.
- Fostered a welcoming and calming environment for patients by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in all treatment areas.
- Supported dental health promotion by participating in community outreach programs and free dental care events.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Operated digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, improving overall team efficiency and competency.
Dental Assistant
The Maryland Center For Complete Dentistry
Owings Mills, United States
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Experience making in-house lab-fabricated bleaching trays.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Assisted the Dentist placing O-rings and tightening braces.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for a minimum of 30 procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Crossroads Dental Arts
Owings Mills, MD
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by providing instructions on oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Experienced in taking x-rays.
- Cross-trained for front desk and chairside.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Experience using Dentrix.
- Knowledge and experience using Dandy and iTero scanner.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Assist the dentist with cosmetic procedures including; (veneers, dental restoration, dental composites, teeth whitening, dental bonding and invisalign).
CATERING LEAD
Restaurant Associates
New York, NY
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Ensuring event menus are executed in great quality and before the pick-up time.
- Communicate Inventory to the manager, making sure all products arrive on time.
- Direct the team based on the daily needs outlined by the Sous Chef/Executive Chef.
- Ensure all food is batched cooked, on-time, served hot, and plated.
- Making sure all food is handled properly, stored and labeled correctly including all allergens.
- Complete production sheets and give to Sous/Executive Chef.
- Oversee all inventory.
- Help plan/ Execute all catering events.
- Prep/execute and set up for the week’s events.
- Lead a team of 20-50 cooks.
- Train all Catering cooks.
LINE COOK
Minetta Tavern
New York, NY
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepare/Plate all menus items as directed by the Sous Chef.
- Cut vegetables, Butcher meat/fish or preparing sauces.
- Setting up station with proper utensils for the day including breaking down washing and cleaning work stations.
- Train new employees.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Help other cooks as needed.
- Mastered all stations, Grill, sauté, broil, Garde manger and Pasta.
- Cut vegetables, Butcher meat/fish.
- Setting up station including breaking down and setting up.
- Working with a team/partner.
- Train new employees.
- Ensuring safe food safety at all times.
- Memorize and utilize serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures.
- Monitor product freshness and rotate out the old products based on prep date.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced busy Hotel environment.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification
The Community College of Baltimore County
Dundalk, MD08.2021
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI08.2019
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Dental impression specialist
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Patient Data Gathering
- Team collaboration
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Proficient in Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Softdent, Denticon and MAC softwares
- Insurance billing
- Electronic Charting
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Detail-Oriented
- Patient charting
- Endodontic procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental radiography
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education and counseling
- Prosthodontics experience
- Patient assessments
- Sealant application
- Restorative procedures
- Patient management
- Medical office administration
- Dental software proficiency
- Medical billing and coding
- Knowledgeable in HIPPA Safety Protocols and Compliance
Accomplishments
Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
Certification
- Dental Assistant Certification
- CPR Certified
- Radiology Certified
Contact
(732)-535-3047
OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
Education
Providence, RI,Dundalk, MD
Timeline
Temporary Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gotu
11.2024 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Today's Dental Associates
11.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
Patuxent River Dental Care
03.2022 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant
The Maryland Center For Complete Dentistry
12.2021 - 03.2022
Dental Assistant
Crossroads Dental Arts
08.2021 - 12.2021
CATERING LEAD
Restaurant Associates
01.2016 - 02.2020
LINE COOK
Minetta Tavern
11.2014 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant Certification
The Community College of Baltimore County
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University