Melanie Connett
Pocatello,United States
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 19 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sugar Bugs Pediatric Dentistry
06.2004 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Education
Elementary Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDSkills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical Support
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Team Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dental Radiography
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sugar Bugs Pediatric Dentistry
06.2004 - Current
Elementary Education
Idaho State University
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