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Melissa Janes

Leesburg,GA

Summary

Dynamic Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with a proven track record. Excelling in restorative procedures and patient care. Enhanced office efficiency by optimizing inventory management and reducing waste. Known for empathetic communication, fostering strong patient relationships while delivering high-quality dental care and support during complex procedures.

Experienced with advanced dental procedures, including restorative and preventive care. Utilizes strong patient interaction skills to ensure comfort and compliance. Knowledge of dental radiography and clinical practices ensures high standards and effective teamwork.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr. Denton Hardie
10.2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
  • Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
  • Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
  • Contributed to decrease in patient wait times by efficiently managing preparation and cleanup of treatment areas.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr. Alan Ford
11.2002 - 10.2019
  • Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
  • Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
  • Optimized inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary dental supplies and reducing wastage.
  • Improved patient understanding of dental procedures and aftercare instructions through clear and concise explanations.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
  • Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.

Education

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
09-2002

Skills

  • 20 years in the dental field
  • Dentrix
  • Restorative procedures
  • Digital dental radiography proficiency
  • Patient care excellence

Timeline

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr. Denton Hardie
10.2019 - Current

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dr. Alan Ford
11.2002 - 10.2019

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Albany Technical College

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