Mary Caroline Crisp

• Prepare patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
• Create dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Assist dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Document patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
• Assist dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Perform general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Sanitize trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• Explain treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
• Increase patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Promote ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
• Create social media and marketing for the practice.

The scope of daily responsibilities included all aspects of day-to-
day dental assisting & clinical support.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR OF DIGITAL DENTISTRY EDUCATION AT THE MOD INSTITUTE:

• Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
• Managed and implemented support for the Institute. This included all aspects of course day support: course
  preparation, milling & printing needed course materials, set
  up and breakdown of classroom, day of catering logistics,
  guest communications, establishing and maintaining
  sponsorships with various organizations.
• Gained heavy experience and knowledge of multiple 3D printers and nesting software.
• Participated in marketing and community events, recruitment
  and appointment coordination for all “MOD Gives Back” pro
  bono cases.

LEAD CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT/ DR. WALLY RENNE/ MOD AESTHETICS:

• The scope of daily responsibilities included all aspects of day-to-day clinical support as the only expanded dental assistant for the clinic.

• Evaluated individual patient needs to create comprehensive
  treatment plans.
• Experienced in expose dental X-rays, assisted in full mouth
  rehabilitations, placed and restored implants, handled
  diagnostic workups, poured study models, maintained patient
  records, maintained lab equipment, sterilized instruments,
  educated patients on postoperative & general health care.
• Maintained clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing
  patient comfort and safety.
• Led ordering and maintaining both office supplies and dental
  equipment/material supplies and inventory.

This began as a part time position with Anna Knapp Dentistry. Dr. Peirce bought the practice and I was her full time lead chairside assistant.

This was a part time position.

This was a part time position.