Nadia Z. Francis
Denver,CO
Summary
My name is Nadia Francis, and I bring over 6 years of experience as a Dental Assistant. I am dedicated to delivering excellent communication and patient care, ensuring that my patients feel comfortable, confident, and well-informed. With expertise in four-handed dentistry, I work efficiently alongside my dental team, even in high-pressure situations. Over the years, I have built confidence and developed strong leadership skills as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA). I take initiative in inspiring my colleagues to maintain a positive and healthy work environment. My passion for patient care drives me, and I strive to motivate others to achieve excellence in everything we do.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted Dentist in various restorative procedures. Communicated treatment plans, and procedure steps effectively ensuring patient satisfactory.
- Ambidextrous skills maintain 4 handed dentistry techniques, able to adjust to both left and right handed providers. Set up dental supplies in alignment with the providers preference.
- Charted patient data and treatment into digital health records system.
- Organized and utilized various dental materials during restorative treatment such as cement, composite, amalgam and dental impression materials.
- Assisted Dentist in procedures such as placing fillings, temporary crowns, permanent crowns, bridges, extractions, implants, sinus lifts, bone grafts, etc.
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dentistry
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Supported the Dr. with procedures, appointments, and consultation.
- Exposed and developed radiographs.
- Scheduled appointments, received payment for dental service, complete/ verify insurance forms, maintained records manually/ digital.
- Referred patients for extended services related to orthodontics, and oral surgery.
- Made patient reminder calls, and followed up on missed appointments.
- Provide postoperative instructions as directed by dentist.
- Follow security protocol, and patient confidentiality.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Provided gentle support and compassionate care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- 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.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Took impressions and x-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.
Mobile Dental Assistant
Martinez Mobile Dentistry
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided dentistry to second chance centers, retirement homes, homeless shelters, schools, low- income housing, long-term patient care hospitals, and others in need through out the Denver Metro Area.
- Independently contracted as a dental assistant; alongside a dentist, hygienist, and mobile dental equipment.
- Experienced in using NOMAD digital x-ray unit.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Undergraduate Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO01-2023
Undergraduate Associate of Science -
Colorado Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2024
Skills
- Fabrication of temporary crowns
- PA, BWX, FMX, Panoramic X-rays, 3D x-rays
- iTero Scanning
- Primescan
- Preliminary impressions
- Dental supply ordering/ inventory
- Restorative, EXT, RCT, Implants, Dentures, Partials, Adjustments
- Insurance claims processing
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient care excellence
Timeline
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
09.2023 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dentistry
02.2020 - 08.2023
Mobile Dental Assistant
Martinez Mobile Dentistry
01.2020 - 01.2022
Undergraduate Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Front Range Community College
Undergraduate Associate of Science -
Colorado Community College of Denver
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