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Mary Lycett

Del Rio,TX

Summary

Dental professional with wealth of experience in patient care and clinic operations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong focus on teamwork and achieving clinical excellence. Proficient in dental assisting techniques, patient education, and inventory management. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Gentle Touch Dental South
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort, ensuring a positive dental experience.
  • Collaborated with dentists to execute treatment plans and ensure procedural accuracy.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of dental care.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members on clinic procedures and best practices.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling process, improving patient flow and reducing wait times.
  • 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Waitress/Cook

Traer Pizza Palace
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order processing and delivery.
  • Assisted in training new staff on menu items and operational procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving overall satisfaction rates.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Operated pizza ovens, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures for quality control.
  • Prepared ingredients and maintained inventory levels for efficient kitchen operations.

Dental Assisting Student

Kimball & Beecher
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Sterilized and maintained dental instruments, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices, improving patient outcomes.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.

Dental Assisting Student

Hawkeye Community College Dental Clinic
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in performing dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of dental care.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to support quality care delivery.
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
  • Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
  • Optimized lab setup procedures, reducing preparation time for experiments.

Dental Assisting Student

Cedar Valley Endodontics
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during endodontic procedures.
  • Managed sterilization of instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices for optimal recovery.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with gentle chairside manner and empathetic approach to care.
  • Streamlined dental imaging processes, producing high-quality radiographs for accurate diagnoses and timely treatments.

Dental Assisting Student

Pipho & Gingrich Family Dentistry
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Supported dentists during examinations and treatments by providing necessary tools and materials.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices for better health outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment for optimal patient safety and infection control measures.
  • Prepared patients for treatment by performing initial assessments, gathering medical history information, and taking diagnostic x-rays when necessary.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Education

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa
07.2022

High School Diploma -

North Tama High School
Traer, Iowa
05.2021

Skills

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dental radiography
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient management
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Insurance coordination
  • Inventory management
  • Exceptional Communication Skills
  • Exceptional Listening
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Decision Making Skills
  • Exceptional critical thinking
  • Exceptional Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Gentle Touch Dental South
09.2022 - 08.2025

Dental Assisting Student

Kimball & Beecher
06.2022 - 07.2022

Dental Assisting Student

Cedar Valley Endodontics
06.2022 - 06.2022

Dental Assisting Student

Pipho & Gingrich Family Dentistry
05.2022 - 06.2022

Dental Assisting Student

Hawkeye Community College Dental Clinic
01.2022 - 07.2022

Waitress/Cook

Traer Pizza Palace
07.2019 - 08.2022

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Hawkeye Community College

High School Diploma -

North Tama High School

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