Mindy Tacinelli
Mineral Ridge,OH
Summary
Dynamic Certified Dental Assistant II with extensive experience at Fairlawn Dental Arts, excelling in patient education and infection control. Proficient in dental radiography and digital scanning, I effectively supported complex procedures while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant II
Fairlawn Dental Arts
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments in compliance with health standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for treatment plans and billing.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Certified Dental Assistant II
Dr. Pedro Rodriguez
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed radiographic imaging and ensured quality control of X-ray equipment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- 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 dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
UNC School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, NC01-2010
Skills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Impression taking expertise
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient relations
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Digital Scanning
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant II
Fairlawn Dental Arts
01.2023 - 11.2025
Certified Dental Assistant II
Dr. Pedro Rodriguez
02.2020 - 01.2023
Certificate - Dental Assistant
UNC School of Dentistry