Paula Cunningham
Boulder Creek,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDA
Dr. Baron DDS
550 Water ST Bldg L-1
04.2007 - 02.2014
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
- Displayed expert use of Dentrix computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental
Bryman College
San Jose, CAJanuary 2007
Dental Assistant - Dental
Bryman College
San Jose, CAJanuary 2007
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Temporary crowns specialist
- Proper telephone etiquette
- Instrumentation familiari
- Coronal Polish (CP)
- Topical anesthetic (TA)
- Fluoride treatments
- CEREC and NTI
- Adult tooth charting
- Alignate impression expertise
- Practiced in extractions
- Root canal therapy
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Dental Impressions
- Protective Coatings
- Critical Thinking
- Temporary Restorations
- Nitrous Oxide
- Coronal Polishing
- Patient Schedule Management
- Restorative Procedures
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Oral Health Care
- Medical Records Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Taking X-Rays
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Data Gathering
- Office Management
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Dental Radiography
- Patient Counseling
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Local Anesthetic Proficiency
- Sterilization Techniques
- Surgical Setup
- Regulatory Compliance
- Instrument Selection
- Insurance Billing
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Plates Presentation
- Radiography Safety
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Chair Side Assistance
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Sanitation Protocols
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Radiation Protection
- Dental Office Administration
- Sealant Application
- Placing Crowns
- Complex Problem-Solving
- X-Ray Processing
- Impression Taking
- Postoperative Education
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Manage Schedules
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Patient Care Standards
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Paralleling Techniques
- Autoclave Operation
- Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC)
- Inventory Replenishment
- Occlusal Registrations
- Universal Precautions
- Laser Debridement
- Personable Communication
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Data Verification
- Health and Safety Practices
- Implant Restoration
- Restorative Materials
- Digital Radiographs
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Preliminary Impressions
- Anesthetic Administration
Certification
- Coronol Polish
- CPR
- X Ray
- CEREC
Timeline
RDA
Dr. Baron DDS
04.2007 - 02.2014
Dental Assistant - Dental
Bryman College
Dental Assistant - Dental
Bryman College