Quantella White
Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry
Columbia,SC
12
years of professional experience
High-energy assistant desiring position in dental/healthcare field. Offering extensive experience supporting patients and staff in fast-paced offices. Excellent communicator and passionate about providing detailed education to improve patient health. Experienced in general dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics as well as 7 years in retail management and sales.
Work History
Lead Assistant
2 Years 11 Months- Supervised daily operations ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in pediatric dental support.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of patient appointments to optimize clinic efficiency.
- Implemented new patient intake procedures improving data accuracy and service delivery.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Trained new staff members, resulting in faster onboarding and increased overall efficiency.
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
5 Years 3 Months- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds with model trimmer.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed tasks such as adjustments, bonding, debonding, and impressions for aligners.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Took x-rays and photographs of patients' teeth and profile.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Managed inventory and ordered office supplies for team.
- Train all incoming orthodontist assistants.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
2 Years 1 Month- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Bachelor Of Science - No Degree
Skills
Exceptional Computer and Communication Skills
Management and Leadership Skills
Nitrous Oxide Administration
Manage Schedules and Maintain Patient Flow
Experience with Aligners
Dental Sealant
Timeline
Lead Assistant
Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
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06.2018 - 09.2023Read More
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Kool Smiles Dental
03.2014 - 05.2016Read More
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor Of Science from No Degree
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Fortis College
Certificate from Dental Assisting
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