Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Nicole Cafarelli

Dental Assistant
HICKSVILLE,New York

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with 30+ years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Syosset Dental - Richard Kobak, Dds, Fagd
01.2007 - 09.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • 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.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy And Physiology, Nutrition

Palm Beach Community College
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Four Handed Dentistry
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Dentrix Proficiency
  • Dental Staff Assistance
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Oral Surgery
  • Dental Impressions
  • Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Removable Appliances
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Dental Supply Inventory
  • Health and Safety Practices
  • Personable Communication
  • Implant Restoration

Certification

  • AHA CPR and AED Certified - 2/2023-2/2025

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Syosset Dental - Richard Kobak, Dds, Fagd
01.2007 - 09.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy And Physiology, Nutrition

Palm Beach Community College
  • AHA CPR and AED Certified - 2/2023-2/2025
Nicole CafarelliDental Assistant