REBECCA GARRETT
Everett,WA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Taba DDS, excelling in patient care coordination and infection control. Proficient in digital X-ray technology and committed to enhancing patient education. Recognized for strong teamwork and professionalism, ensuring a comfortable environment for patients during procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Taba DDS
Kenmore, WA
01.2009 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort before, during, and after dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Supported dentists during examinations by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene best practices effectively.
Documented patient interactions and treatment plans accurately in electronic health records.
Education
No Degree - Associate General
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proficient in software
- Continuing education commitment
- Patient counseling
- Pediatric dental care
- Data confidentiality measures
- Strong manual dexterity
- Emergency response preparedness
- Laboratory case management
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Patient data gathering
- Regulatory compliance
- Dental impression specialist
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Instrument preparation
- Dental procedure preparation
- Infection control procedures
- Chair-side support
- Stress management techniques
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Radiography safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Taba DDS
01.2009 - Current
No Degree - Associate General
Edmonds Community College