Payton Andersen
Indianola,IA
Summary
Reliable and skilled Dental Assistant with 2.5 years of experience and training. Organized, efficient, a quick learner and self-motivated. Expert in assisting with doctor procedures, explaining pre-op and post-op instructions, flipping exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, preliminary impressions, making temporary crowns and obtaining digital and/or alginate impressions. Training in making essex retainers and bleach trays. Dependable and can manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude and always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dentistry 801 Grand
Des Moines, IA
11.2021 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Dental Hygiene Program - Dental Hygiene
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05.2027
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Iowa Central
Fort Dodge, IA05.2020
Skills
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Itero
- Chairside Assistance
- Patient Education
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Dental impressions
- CPR/AED
- Carestack software
- Inventory Management
References
- Taylor Nielsen, DMD, Dentistry 801 Grand (515)-664-1020
- Allyson Orwig, DMD, Dentistry 801 Grand (515)-669-4230
- Stacey Evans, District Teacher Mentoring Coordinator, Indianola School District. (515)-371-5340
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dentistry 801 Grand
11.2021 - Current
Dental Hygiene Program - Dental Hygiene
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Iowa Central