Peyton Herring
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 2 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles E. Dyer IV DDS, MS, PC
Cypress , Texas
2023.06 - Current
- Assisted the dentist in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as root canals, extractions, implants, and periodontal surgery.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Followed infection control protocol when handling contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at office and provided them with comfort items like blankets or pillows.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Managed IV supplies and inventory, medications and pulled meds for IV sedation cases.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Huy Lam
Cypress , Texas
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
Education
RDA License - Dental Assisting
Cypress Dental Assisting School
Cypress, TX2022-05
High School Diploma -
Cypress Woods High School
Cypress, TX2021-07
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Payment Processing
- Staff Training and Development
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental Radiography
- Electronic Charting
- Periodontics
- Restorative procedures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Oral Surgery
- Sterilization techniques
- Exam room setups
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Marvel movies
- Working out
- photography
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles E. Dyer IV DDS, MS, PC
2023.06 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Huy Lam
2022.05 - 2023.06
RDA License - Dental Assisting
Cypress Dental Assisting School
High School Diploma -
Cypress Woods High School
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