Michelle Triplett

• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties including placing composite restorations, Trios scans for crowns and partial dentures/dentures..
• Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
• Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
• Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
• Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

• Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental software
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
• Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
• Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
• Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by placing composite restorations taking scans or impressions, placing Invisalign buttons, placing temp crowns, suture removal,

• Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and efficient care during procedures.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes, including but not limited to Implants, All on 4 surgeries, sleep apnea appliances, extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, filling placement, crown and bridge, veneers, and Invisalign.
• Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
• Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
• Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery as well as place composite fillings.
• Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.

Placed Amalgam and Composite restorations.

Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans efficiently.

Sterilized dental instruments and managed inventory.

Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene.

Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.