Morgan Bell
Miamisburg,OH
Summary
Dedicated certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with extensive experience in multiple areas of dentistry. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to preform basic and complex operative procedures, ensuring optimal care and safety in a fast-paced environment. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Springboro Family Dentistry
03.2022 - 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- 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.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for at least 10-12 procedures daily.
Dance Instructor
Bellbrook Dance Academy
08.2017 - 09.2024
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Offered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to dancers.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and strengthening exercises.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students to develop skill levels and confidence.
Dental Assistant
Almoney and Brown Dental
01.2019 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Successfully handled all ortho treatment from braces to invisalign, to treatment planning.
- Preformed stocking and ordering for entire office.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Orthodontic Assistant
Kulkarni & Fitz Orthodontics
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared patient for orthodontist by conducting preliminary examinations.
- Performed tasks such as banding and bracketing braces, placement of appliances, wires, and ties.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, Itero scans, and impressions of patients' oral cavity.
- Placement of Invisalign attachment along with patient education.
- Enhanced efficiency of practice by maintaining well-organized inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Education
Dental Hygiene
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHAssociate of Science - Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2025
High School Diploma -
Miamisburg High School
Miamisburg, OH05-2017
High School Diploma -
Miami Valley Career Center
Englewood, OH05-2017
Skills
- Dental radiography
- EDFA duties
- Coronal Polishing
- Sealant placement
- SDF placement
- General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Endo Therapy, and Orthodontic experience
- CPR certification
- Nitrous Monitoring
- CDA licensure
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - [State] Dental Board.
- SealantFluoride Varnish Application Certificate-[Various State Boards or Associations].
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - 51.039595 Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - [State] Dental Board.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - [State] Department of Health or [State] Dental Association.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Springboro Family Dentistry
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Almoney and Brown Dental
01.2019 - 02.2022
Dance Instructor
Bellbrook Dance Academy
08.2017 - 09.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Kulkarni & Fitz Orthodontics
01.2017 - 11.2019
Dental Hygiene
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Science - Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Miamisburg High School
High School Diploma -
Miami Valley Career Center
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