Skilled and dependable Level 1 Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with the experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures and office tasks. Quick learner and successful in building rapport with coworkers and patients. Confident to perform tasks within the dental assistant's scope of practice, though humble enough seek help when it is best for the patient.
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MEGAN COLLINS
Hinton,IA
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ryan J Canada, DMD, PLLC
Registered Dental Assistant, Expanded Functions
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Chairside assisting for four-handed general dentistry procedures including, but not limited to: composite restorations, crown and bridge preparations, implant supported prostheses, and tooth extractions.
- Fabricate and cement temporary restorations following dentist's approval.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and materials for use by dentist and other clinicians.
- Record patients' health histories, document current medical conditions and medications.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and wax-ups.
- Prepare dental lab cases and monitor case status.
- Take necessary x-rays, as prescribed by the dentist while following patient and provider safety guidelines.
- Maintain sterilizer and ultrasonic functions and perform necessary testing.
- Treatment room maintenance, such as trap changes and overall cleanliness.
Donna L Gardner, DDS
Registered Dental Assistant
03.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, including, but not limited to: composite fillings, crown and bridge preparations, implant restorations and denture services.
- Fabrication of custom bleach trays.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Took dental images following patient and clinician protection guidelines.
- Maintained sterilizer and ultrasonic functions and performed necessary testing.
- Made dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared lab cases and monitored case status.
Fibonacci Dental Studio
Front Office and Patient Treatment Coordinator
05.2013 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Education
University of South DakotaVermillion, SD
Bachelor of Arts from Contemporary Media And Journalism
University Overview
Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA
from General Studies
University Overview
Skills
- Building trust between the patient, doctor, and other dental staff
- Explaining steps of procedures, and answering questions relating to benefits and risks of treatment options so that the patient can understand and make an informed decision for their care
- Always willing to learn new techniques, materials, procedures, etc
Certification
- Level 1 Expanded Functions
- Basic Life Support
- Mandatory Reporting
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Expanded Functions
Ryan J Canada, DMD, PLLC
05.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Donna L Gardner, DDS
03.2017 - 05.2019
Front Office and Patient Treatment Coordinator
Fibonacci Dental Studio
05.2013 - 08.2015
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts from Contemporary Media And Journalism
Iowa Central Community College
from General Studies
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