Rebecca Groce
Dental Assistant
Chickamauga,GA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Chickamauga Family Dental
Chickamauga, GA
06.2019 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chickamauga City Schools
Chickamauga, GA
08.2008 - 06.2019
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Andrew Lunn
Chattanooga, TN
03.2005 - 08.2008
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Drew Shabo
Chattanooga, TN
09.1999 - 09.2002
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Education
Dental Assisting
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN2000
High School Diploma -
Gordon Lee High School
Chickamauga, GA05.1999
Skills
- Medical Charting
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Preliminary Impressions
- Procedure Support
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Emergency Dental Care
- Temporary Restorations
- Taking X-Rays
- Nitrous Oxide
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Preventative Maintenance
- Cement Removal
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Chickamauga Family Dental
06.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chickamauga City Schools
08.2008 - 06.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Andrew Lunn
03.2005 - 08.2008
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Drew Shabo
09.1999 - 09.2002
Dental Assisting
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Gordon Lee High School
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