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Michael D. McDermott Jr
Vine Grove,Ky
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant with twenty two years of experience in high-volume dental offices and dental school environment. Skilled in assisting with procedures like restorations, infection control and extractions. Knowledgeable in dental office operations and all aspects of chair-side support with focus on communication with other staff to meet patients' needs.
Quick-thinking Dental Assistant Intern with experience scheduling appointments, filing records, charting tooth decay and maintaining dental equipment. Precise communicator skilled at working with dental team staff, entering patient data with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality. Highly adaptable with great problem-solving skills.
Resourceful Dental Assistant with twenty two years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Capable of problem-solving and handling issues quickly while following protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
16
16
Years U.S. Army veteran with 80% disability.
Work History
Dental Clinic Associate Sr
University Of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
- Assisted 480 dental students and 120 dental hygiene students on daily basis by answering questions, responding to inquiries, and handling telephone requests, equipment and materials check-in and check-out. In support of DMD class patient requirements for graduation. Managed and maintained supply stocks.
- Repaired various equipment in support of dental missions.
- Created spreadsheets for managed equipment used in support of pre-clinical requirements and advancements of underclassmen.
- Voluntarily donated time to clinical boards for upperclassmen graduation requirements.
Contract Dental Assistant
Chickasaw Nation Industries Inc
Fort Knox, KY
12.2006 - 04.2015
- Assisted many dentists in capacity of military dental care to maintain realistic readiness of U.S. and Foreign Forces.
- Helped implement new methods of dental care to improve quality of care and time management for clinic operations.
- Taken accurate and clear x-rays to aid dentists in precise diagnosis minimizing misdiagnosis and improper treatment practices.
- Performed proper sterilization techniques in accordance with OSHA's standards and practices in clinical environment for safe sterile practices to protect patients from gross neglect.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments, equipment and treatment rooms. Restocked supplies in preparation for patients and staff while maintaining health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre and post surgical instructions.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Education
Dental Technician Certification - Dental Assisting
US Army Dental Technician School
Wichita Falls, TX2001
US Infantry Qualification - Combat
US Army Infantry School
Fort Benning, GA1994
High School Diploma - General Education
North Hardin High School
Radcliff, KY1994
Skills
- Strong manual dexterity
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental staff assistance
- Patient relations
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Patient Care
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Software
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- U.S. Army Infantry
- Air Assault Qualified
Fishing
I enjoy bass fishing and spending my free time with my father.
Timeline
Dental Clinic Associate Sr
University Of Louisville
04.2015 - 01.2020
Contract Dental Assistant
Chickasaw Nation Industries Inc
12.2006 - 04.2015
Dental Technician Certification - Dental Assisting
US Army Dental Technician School
US Infantry Qualification - Combat
US Army Infantry School
High School Diploma - General Education
North Hardin High School
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