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Nikki Blanton

Ball Ground,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Elwell Family Dentistry
Canton, GA
05.2007 - 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

• Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and enter insurance and personal payments.

Education

Cherokee High School
Canton, GA
05.2005

Skills

  • Advising Patients
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Taking Medical and Dental Histories
  • Oral Hygiene Techniques
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Occlusal Registrations
  • Medical Charting
  • Oral Health Assessments
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Procedure Support
  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Taking X-Rays
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Radiography
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Sealant Application
  • Radiation Protection
  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Temporary Restorations
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Strong Manual Dexterity
  • Implant Restoration
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Patient Intake Procedures
  • Dentrix Proficiency
  • Protective Coatings
  • Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Data Verification
  • Critical Thinking
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Study Cast Polishing
  • Rubber Dam Placement
  • Addressing Patient Inquiries
  • Cement Removal
  • Restorative Materials
  • Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
  • Dental Supply Inventory
  • Periodontics and Endodontics
  • Cast Mounting
  • Clerical Support
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Impression Taking
  • Post-Operative Procedures
  • Payment Collection
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Personable Communication
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Composite Materials
  • Providing Feedback
  • Denture Adjustment
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Placing Crowns
  • Prosthodontic Appliances
  • Anatomical Landmark Reading

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Elwell Family Dentistry
05.2007 - Current

Cherokee High School
Nikki Blanton