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Michelle LaPerna

Dental Assistant
New Hudson,Michigan

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with over 40 years experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
44
44
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Food Server

Black Label Tavern
Milford, MI
11.2021 - Current
  • Added food items, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Enhanced dining room operations by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations

Dental Assistant

Russell Hodges D.D.S.
Farmington Hills, MI
12.2018 - Current
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.

Dental Assistant

KEA Smiles
Tampa, FL
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using industry-standard registration software.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.

Education

High School Diploma -

Berkley High School
Berkley, Michigan
09.1978 - 06.1982

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting, Public Relations, Phycology

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI
08.1982 - 06.2022

Skills

Stocking and replenishing

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Timeline

Food Server

Black Label Tavern
11.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant

Russell Hodges D.D.S.
12.2018 - Current

Dental Assistant

KEA Smiles
02.2017 - 08.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting, Public Relations, Phycology

Oakland Community College
08.1982 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Berkley High School
09.1978 - 06.1982

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