MONICA VANDENBERG
Summary
Seasoned Dental Assistant with more than 44years of experience . Worked in general dentistry , endodontics ,many fast-paced Orthodontic environments , and recently a 4 year busy public health clinic .Excellent chair side and communication skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in patient satisfaction and results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Charles Drew Health Center
01.2020 - Current
- 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 a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Telephone Interviewer
Professional Research Consultants, Inc.
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Called selected persons to conduct healthcare surveys following HIPPA guidelines.
Orthodontic Assistant
Huerter Orthodontics
06.2008 - 07.2017
- Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments
- Set up instrument trays, prepare materials
- Assist dentist during dental procedures
- Operate iTero for Invisalign scans
- Extensive knowledge of Invisalign treatment, including accledent
- Fit orthodontic appliances for patients such as retainers, headgear, wires and bands
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Assist patients of all ages with their orthodontic treatment in traditional orthodontia and Invisalign.
Education
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Metropolitan Community College - South Omaha Campus
Omaha, NE05.1980
High School Diploma -
Burke High School
Omaha, NE06.1979
Skills
- Orthodontics, Endodontics and General Dentistry experience
- Self starter
- Attention to detail
- Ability to make patients feel at ease
- Excellent attendance
- Reliable and dependable
- Critical thinking
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Impression Taking Skills
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient Education
- Dental Material Handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Services
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Laboratory Case Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Fluoride Treatments
Professional References
Cindy Hunt
Clinical Supervisor
Huerter Orthodontics
Office 402.397.4226
Cell 402.301.1437
Janet Novak
Restaurant Manager
Le Peep
Cell 402.210.9208
Mark Frillman
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
UNO
Cell 402.812.5684
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Charles Drew Health Center
01.2020 - Current
Telephone Interviewer
Professional Research Consultants, Inc.
09.2017 - 09.2019
Orthodontic Assistant
Huerter Orthodontics
06.2008 - 07.2017
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Metropolitan Community College - South Omaha Campus
High School Diploma -
Burke High School