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Monica Gary

Monica Gary

Dental Assistant EFDA
Canal Winchester,OH

Summary

Spirited Dental Assistant EFDA with 30 years of expertise in the area of Dentistry. Excited to bring talent in assisting with Radiography and Restorative procedures. Successful at maintaining patient flows by facilitating exam room turnovers, preparing patients for examinations and educating patients on oral hygiene and care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary

Magnolia Dental
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
  • Increased efficiency in dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding health of patients and staff.
  • Contributed to positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Merion Village Dental
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of dentistry.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Preferred Family Dental
02.2016 - 11.2020
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.

Education

Certificate of Completion EFDA - Dentistry

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Radiographer License - Radiography

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Dental Assisting

Commission On Ohio Dental Assistant
Columbus, OH

Certification - Basic Life Support

American Heart Association
Mason, OH

Skills

    • Infection Control Proficiency
    • Strong Communication Skills
    • Patient Relations
    • Equipment sterilization
      • Dental radiography
      • Team collaboration
      • Relationship development

Affiliations

Ohio EFDA Association

Timeline

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary

Magnolia Dental
02.2022 - Current

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Merion Village Dental
11.2020 - 02.2022

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Preferred Family Dental
02.2016 - 11.2020

Certificate of Completion EFDA - Dentistry

Sinclair Community College

Radiographer License - Radiography

Ohio State University

Dental Assisting

Commission On Ohio Dental Assistant

Certification - Basic Life Support

American Heart Association

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