Highly motivated and compassionate RDA with a passion for the dental field and providing exceptional patient care. I am experienced and proficient in a broad range of dental procedures and very knowledgeable in all safety and infection control practices.
Imaging: FMX, PANO, CT, 3D imaging, intra oral imaging, wand scanners Familiar with digital sensors as well as phosphate plates
Restorative: Composite and amalgam fillings, RCT, crown and bridge prep, veneer prep, proficient in fabricating hand made temporaries as well as fabricating off of a milling machine
Oral Surgery: Extractions, bone graft, free gingival grafting, and implant placement
Pediatric: Nitrous oxide, prophy, sealants, space maintainers, extractions, crown and filling restorations, ortho brackets/wires/bands
Impressions: Proficient in VPS and alginate impressions, pouring up and trimming models Digital impressions with a wand scanner (I have used Medit, Trios, and Sirona scanners) Familiar with vacuum forming machine and able to fabricate clear retainers
Appliances: Familiar with implant supported dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, flippers, retainers, night guards, and snore guards Ability to proficiently adjust all appliances when needed
Ortho: Familiar with all ortho procedures all ages and able to remove and place all wires/bands/ties Familiar with clear aligners and able to place buttons and efficiently digitally track patient progress
Implants: Familiar with all implant procedures, parts, and instruments Experience in implant crowns, implant bridges, and implant supported dentures
Laser Technology: Familiar with laser equipment used for a gingivectomy, frenotomy, or used to remove small caries in preparation for a restorative filling
Computer Software: Proficient in both Dentrix and Eaglesoft
Scholarship during my time at Concorde Career College while studying to be a dental assistant. ($5000.00)
"Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship" awarded through "Pacific Dental Services Foundation".