Mary Pecora
Sandy
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Jeffrey Tatarin and Dr. Jeffery Grout clinics, showcasing expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through meticulous attention to sterilization and equipment preparation. Excelled in enhancing office efficiency and environmental sustainability, demonstrating unparalleled professionalism and etiquette.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeffrey Tatarin
03.2022 - 01.2025
- 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 a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, oral surgery and implants.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created digital dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- And so much more
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeffery Grout
11.2020 - 10.2021
- 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 a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
Education
Dental Assisting
Arch Dental Assistant Academy
Westminster, CO10-2021
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School
Boulder, CO06-1988
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeffrey Tatarin
03.2022 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeffery Grout
11.2020 - 10.2021
Dental Assisting
Arch Dental Assistant Academy
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School
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