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MARY CATHERINE HART

MARY CATHERINE HART

EFDA -Clinical Staff Leader
513-328-4554,OH

Summary

Dedicate Dental Assistant with EFDA and Radiology license. Organized and Dependable candidate practicing as an EFDA for 22 years. I remain very enthusiastic and passionate about the dental profession. I have a strong history exceeding goals through hard work ,attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. My willingness to take on added responsibilities and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude are key success in my leadership skills. Very motivated to continue to learn grow and excel in the dental industry.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant EFDA

ERIK ELLINGSWORTH DDS
Fairfield, OH
09.2008 - Current
  • Placement ,adjustments ,polish of restorations.
  • Motivate and assist co-workers with problem solving and delegating duties
  • Supply coordinator
  • Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and insuring optimal dental health.
  • Use Open Dental and Dexis to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, prepared treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multi-doctor practice procedures .
  • Fabrication and delivery of temporary crowns/bridges, Night guards ,Essix retainers and custom trays.
  • Present treatment plans to patients.
  • Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details.

Dental Assistant EFDA

Jane Mays DDS
Hyde Park, OH
10.2006 - 09.2008

EFDA DUTIES

Dental Assistant, EFDA, Clinical Supervisor

West Chester Dental Group
West Chester, OH
12.2000 - 10.2006
  • EFDA Duties
  • Lead and directed team of 20 clinical personnel and support staff.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
  • Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
  • Facilitate hiring of qualified Clinical Staff personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Dental Assistant CDA

Rahn Dental Group
Kettering, OH
04.1994 - 04.2000


  • Assist Dentist with dental procedures
  • Exposing and developing radiographs
  • Preparing operatories for procedures

Dental Assistant

Jeffery Mitchell DDS
Middletown, OH
08.1984 - 04.1994
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments 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.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Education

No Degree - EFDA

Sinclair
Dayton, OH

No Degree - Business Management

UOP
West Chester, OH

No Degree - Allied Science/Nursing

Kettering College
Dayton, OH

Skills

  • EFDA Duties
  • Leadership
  • Maintaining Dental Equipment
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • TRIOS Scanning
  • Cerec procedures
  • Assisting in Restorative Procedures
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Advising Patients
  • Universal Precautions
  • Oral Health Assessments
  • Taking Dental Impressions
  • Occlusal Registrations
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Taking Medical and Dental Histories
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
  • Compliance Training
  • Performing Disinfection and Sterilization Techniques
  • Fabricating Temporary Restorations
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Dental Supply Inventory
  • Radiation Protection
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Assist with Surgical Extractions
  • Proficient with Open, Dentrix,Eagle Soft
  • Emergency Situations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Sealant Application
  • Fluoride Application
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Anatomical Landmark Reading
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Data Verification
  • Personable Communication
  • Training Staff on new Restorative Materials & Techniques
  • Addressing Patient Inquiries
  • Presenting and Education of Treatment Plans

Certification

  • Licensed EFDA - 22 Years
  • RADIOLOGY-38 Years
  • NITROUS OXIDE MONTORING 8 years

Timeline

Dental Assistant EFDA

ERIK ELLINGSWORTH DDS
09.2008 - Current

Dental Assistant EFDA

Jane Mays DDS
10.2006 - 09.2008

Dental Assistant, EFDA, Clinical Supervisor

West Chester Dental Group
12.2000 - 10.2006

Dental Assistant CDA

Rahn Dental Group
04.1994 - 04.2000

Dental Assistant

Jeffery Mitchell DDS
08.1984 - 04.1994

No Degree - EFDA

Sinclair

No Degree - Business Management

UOP

No Degree - Allied Science/Nursing

Kettering College
MARY CATHERINE HARTEFDA -Clinical Staff Leader