Melissa Price
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant skilled in patient record management and equipment sterilization. Experienced in training new staff and optimizing patient scheduling to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality care and patient education in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Stephen Sgrazzutti and Nicholas White, DDS
Saginaw, MI
12.2000 - Current
- Supported dentists by providing chairside assistance during various dental procedures.
- Assisted in patient preparation and management, ensuring comfort during procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of dental operatory according to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene practices.
- Coordinated appointments and follow-up visits to optimize patient scheduling efficiency.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and equipment usage for seamless operations.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arthur Hill High School
Saginaw, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Delta College
Bay City, MI04-2028
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Care Assistant
Delta College
Bay City, MI12-2025
Skills
- Dental radiography
- X-ray techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient management
- Digital X-ray
- Equipment sterilization
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Stephen Sgrazzutti and Nicholas White, DDS
12.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Arthur Hill High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Delta College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Care Assistant
Delta College