Rachel Ellis

Dental industry professional with 18+ years of experience supporting a high-volume general dentistry practice in Columbia, SC.

Deep expertise in dental products, workflows, patient communication, and practice operations. Proven ability to educate, influence purchasing decisions, build long-term professional relationships, and serve as a trusted liaison between dentists, statt, vendors, and patients.

Seeking to leverage clinical insight and relationship-driven strengths in a dental sales role.

• Served as a trusted clinical and operational partner to the dentist for over 18 years, contributing to consistent patient retention and practice growth.
• Educated patients on treatment options, procedures, and product-related benefits, increasing case acceptance through clear, empathetic communication.
• Acted as a key liaison between the practice and dental supply representatives, evaluating products, providing feedback, and influencing purchasing decisions.
• Demonstrated and explained dental products, materials, and technologies to patients and staff, translating technical features into practical benefits.
• Managed inventory and ordering, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and familiarity with pricing, vendor relationships, and product comparisons.
• Built long-term relationships with patients, vendors, and industry representatives through trust, consistency, and professionalism.
• Identified workflow inefficiencies and collaborated with the dentist to improve patient experience and operational effectiveness.
• Trained and mentored new staff, reinforcing product usage, best practices, and patient communication standards.

• CPR / OSHA / Infection Control
  Certifications
• Continuing Education in Dental Products, Procedures & Technologies