Marva Brown CDA-RDA
Detroit,MI
Summary
To help provide the best services to the community in dental or educational facility that renders quality care to patients. Student-centered instructor with expertise Dental Assisting / Dentistry.
Offers 31-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dorsey College
Dental Instructor (Adjunct)
2018.05 - Current
- Dental Radiology, Dental Materials, Dental Anatomy, Office Administration (Dentrix), Dental Specialties, Basic Life Support, Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease, Capstone
- Tutoring for Dental Assistant Graduates for DANB Certification.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Tapestry Dental
2017.10 - 2018.05
- Sterilazated dental tools and equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
John D Dingell -V.A. Hospital
General Dentistry
2009.01 - 2017.08
- Periodontics Assistant, Prosthodontic Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant
- Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
- Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Developmental Dentistry PLLC
Children's Hospital M.I.
2004.12 - 2009.01
- Clinical Coordinator Ortho
- Assistant (Craniofacial cleft- Clinic) at Children's Hospital M.I., Front Desk Receptionist, Ordering Supplies for Orthodontic and craniofacial procedures
- Pedo Assistant - School Based Clinic- Webber School
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
Full time Dental Assistant
Eastpointe Family Dental Center
2001.01 - 2002.03
- General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Full time Head Dental Assistant
Henry Austin Dental Clinic
1998.10 - 2000.08
- Oral Surgery, Ortho, Perio, Cosmetic and General Dentistry
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, lab work, casts and impressions.
Full time Dental Assistant
Hamilton Dental Associates
1996.03 - 1998.10
- Pedo, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Cosmetic and General Dentistry
Full time Head Dental Assistant
F.C.I. Fairton Federal Correctional Institution (Dental Clinic)
1994.10 - 1996.03
- General Dentistry
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for filling, casts and impressions.
- Supervised 3 Dental Tech. (Inmates) in Dental Lab
Part time Dental Assistant
Dr. Steven Rasner
1990.12 - 1993.12
- General & Cosmetic Dentistry for Adults and Children
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for several procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Camden County College Dental Assisting Program -
N.J.
Millinery Classes -
Hat making
01.2017
(501-c3) Course for nonprofit summer feeding program -
Detroit MI
01.2014
H&R Block Tax Course -
N.J.
01.1998
Graduated Bridgeton High School -
N.J.
01.1992
Skills
- Team Collaboration - Career Services
- New student orientation
- Program Development - Dental Assisting
- Proper Dental Lab Storage
- DANB Tutoring
References
Upon Request from previous Employers, Co-workers and Community leaders.
Licensures Certificates Memberships
- AFGE Local 933 Union Steward - Detroit MI
- Certified Dental X-ray Tech. NJ and MI (current)
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Dental Assistant
- C.P.R. Level C Health Care Worker (current)
Activities
- 2023, Volunteered - Metro Detroit Youth Day - United Way - Detroit
- 2018 - 2020, Volunteered - U of D (Dental School) free Dental Clinic with students on Saturdays
- 2017, Implant Course for all on 4 & 6 Implant cases - (CLEAR CHOICE Dental -Colorado)
- 2016, AFGE Union Steward - Training (Collective Bargaining and Legal Frame work) Indianapolis IN
- 2016, AFGE Union Steward - Training (Representation 2) - Detroit MI
- 2015, AFGE Union Steward - Training (Representation 1) - Chicago IL
- 2014, HIV and AIDS Training course with MATEC (Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center)
- 2013, Assisted the NERB Dental Exam at University of Detroit Mercy Detroit MI
- 2009 - Present, Yearly Dental X-Ray training refresher course at the VA hospital -Detroit MI
- 2009 - Present, Yearly Stand down Volunteer for the homeless Veterans Program
- 2005-Present, New Branch Outreach Ministries Finical Secretary
- 2009-2012, Yearly Scheduling Computer classes for the VA hospital - Detroit MI
- 2006, Dolphin Imaging Orthodontic Software Training Detroit MI
- 2001, Easy Dental Software Training Eastpointe MI
- 2001, 3-I, 2-day Implant Course on (Restorative techniques in Implant Dentistry) Dearborn MI
- 1999, Organized and Setup Sterilization Preparation for the Dental Clinic at Henry J. Austin Health Center for accreditation for J.A.C.H.O. (passed with a first time 98%)
- 1996, Assisted during the Eastern National Boards at Penn State Philadelphia PA
- 2011, Assisted during the Eastern National Boards at University of Detroit Dental Clinic
- 1994, Student Internship 1. West Jersey Dental Clinic NJ 2. University of Medicine and Dentistry Dental 3. Cape May Coast Guard Base in Cape N.J.
Affiliations
DANB
DAAA
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
- BLS Certified
Millinery
I am a Milliner since 2017, I create custom hats and fascinator's for men and women.
Hat cleaning and restorations services.
Timeline
Dorsey College
Dental Instructor (Adjunct)
2018.05 - Current
Surgical Dental Assistant
Tapestry Dental
2017.10 - 2018.05
John D Dingell -V.A. Hospital
General Dentistry
2009.01 - 2017.08
Developmental Dentistry PLLC
Children's Hospital M.I.
2004.12 - 2009.01
Full time Dental Assistant
Eastpointe Family Dental Center
2001.01 - 2002.03
Full time Head Dental Assistant
Henry Austin Dental Clinic
1998.10 - 2000.08
Full time Dental Assistant
Hamilton Dental Associates
1996.03 - 1998.10
Full time Head Dental Assistant
F.C.I. Fairton Federal Correctional Institution (Dental Clinic)
1994.10 - 1996.03
Part time Dental Assistant
Dr. Steven Rasner
1990.12 - 1993.12
Camden County College Dental Assisting Program -
N.J.
Millinery Classes -
Hat making
(501-c3) Course for nonprofit summer feeding program -
Detroit MI
H&R Block Tax Course -
N.J.
Graduated Bridgeton High School -
N.J.
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
- BLS Certified
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