McKell Cottrell

• Performed comprehensive dental cleanings, scaling and root planings, periomaintenance, probe depths and sealant applications. Interpretation in standard xrays and panoramic radiographs.
• Educated patients on preventive dental practices and provided personalized oral hygiene instructions.
• Applied local anesthetic and nitrous oxide to facilitate periodontal therapy and restorative procedures.
• Utilized dental software knowledge (Dentrix) to maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Adhered to updated infection control protocols to ensure safety and compliance standards to both staff and patients.
• Shared responsibility of sterilizer spore testing, cold sterile change, flushing chairside lines, item itinerary and product inventory.
• Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs as well as created treatment plans for patients.
• Scheduled recall appointments and treatments.
• Contact: Dr. Herman Salzberg | (847) 727-1124

• Performed comprehensive dental cleanings, scaling and root planings, periomaintenance, probe depths and sealant applications. Interpretation of standard xrays and panoramic radiographs.
• Educated patients on preventive dental practices and provided personalized oral hygiene instructions.
• Applied local anesthetic and nitrous oxide to facilitate periodontal therapy and restorative procedures.
• Utilized dental software knowledge (Curve) to maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Adhered to updated infection control protocols to ensure safety and compliance standards to both staff and patients.
• Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs as well as created treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Curated and presented treatment plans to patients ensuring informed consent of treatment plans.
• Contact: Dr. Juan Abadia | (224) 715-7365

• Worked at several Illinois locations: Arlington Heights, Lakemoor, McHenry, Hainesville, Elk Grove, Round Lake Beach.
• Performed comprehensive dental cleanings, scaling and root planings, periodontal maintenance and sealant applications.
• Educated patients on preventive dental practices and provided personalized oral hygiene instructions.
• Applied local anesthetia and nitrous oxide to facilitate periodontal therapy and restorative procedures.
• Utilized dental software knowledge (Dentrix Ascend) to maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Adhered to updated infection control protocols to ensure safety and compliance standards to both staff and patients.
• Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs as well as created treatment plans for patients.
• Scheduled recall appointments and treatments.
• Contact: Missy | (815) 403-9128

• Completed a 16-week, 155 hour clinical internship of practical experience.

Rotation Sites:

• Dental Sealant Grant Program
• SIU Head Start Varnish Program
• SIU Community Dental Center
• Shawnee Dental Health

• Assisting podiatrists' in examining and treating patients, including preparing examination rooms, sterilizing equipment, radiographs and ensuring patient comfort
• Taking patient medical histories, recording vital signs, and documenting patient information accurately in Kareo computer program
• Weekly cleanings of the building, treatment rooms, autoclave. Itinerary of medical supplies, organization of office supplies throughout treatment rooms
• Performing general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to patient inquiries, and maintaining patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Assisting in the fabrication, modification, and fitting of custom orthotic devices, including foot orthoses, shoe inserts, and braces based on podiatrist's prescriptions and patient needs
• Contact: Dr. Mary Olszewski | (847) 927-0939