Peggy Kolbe
Whitehouse
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hartkopf Dentistry
Toledo
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained sterilization of tools and equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow effectively within the office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.U
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Kevin Gannon
Perrysburg
03.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained sterilization of tools and equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow effectively within the office.
- Supported new staff by mentoring and sharing best practices in dental assisting.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Alfred Hartkopf
Toledo
08.2010 - 02.2013
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained sterilization of tools and equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow effectively within the office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Thomas Cray
Holland
06.1992 - 08.2010
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained sterilization of tools and equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Managed patient records by updating information in the dental software system.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow effectively within the office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Marianne Baker
Toledo
06.1987 - 05.1990
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained sterilization of tools and equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow effectively within the office.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Stautzenberger
Toledo, OHSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Sterilization procedures
- Digital radiography
- Custom impression techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Mentoring skills
- Chairside assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Restorative procedures
- Treatment room breakdown
- Sterilization techniques
- Strong manual dexterity
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Patient relations
- Dental office administration
- Cross-training capabilities
Certification
X-Ray certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hartkopf Dentistry
08.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Kevin Gannon
03.2013 - 04.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Alfred Hartkopf
08.2010 - 02.2013
Dental Assistant
Dr. Thomas Cray
06.1992 - 08.2010
Dental Assistant
Dr. Marianne Baker
06.1987 - 05.1990
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Stautzenberger