Rachael Whitmer

Lead Dental Assistant

Chad A. Ohnmacht DDS, LLC

06.2008 - Current

Managed inventory of dental supplies and maintained inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing orders for supplies.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
Prepared digital x-rays and images for dentist review.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Polish, adding secondary anatomy, sintering & glazing Zirconia crowns.
Designing and printing Occlusal Guards.
Tracking all lab cases, using several different labs.
Reviewing the next days schedule to ensure procedures are scheduled properly with correct amount of time allotted.
Sending off implant cases to Azento.
Sending off records for SureSmile treatment.
Writing out all lab scripts for the dentist to review prior to signing.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Education

Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

High School Diploma -

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