Rena Miller
Greenwood,Indiana
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
05.2015 - Current
- Patient education, Impressions, PVS and Alginate, Direct
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
- Ensured that all dental equipment was properly maintained and serviced regularly.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
- Organized patient charts prior to appointments by gathering necessary documents.
Orthodontic Assistant
Alivio Dental
10.2014 - Current
- Direct and Indirect Bracketing, Impressions, Itero Scanner for Invisalign patients, Debonding patients
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to orthodontics whenever possible.
General Assistant
Monon Family Dental
04.2014 - 05.2015
- CPR Certified, Taking X-rays (digital), Patient education, Impressions, Ortho (Invisalign), Sterilization, Assisted with Oral Surgery and Endo., Dentrix software
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dental Works
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Ordering orthodontic supplies (both locations), Filling schedule, Training, Account recovery (orthodontic patients), Delegating tasks to other assistants
Administrative Assistant
Kaplan College
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Ensured accuracy of student files, Assisted with externship & graduation files, Filing & organizing, Stocking, Spore testing
Education
EFDA Program - Restorative Dentistry
IUPUI
03.2014
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Kaplan College
05.2012
Skills
- Radiology Permit
- Oral Evacuation
- Pouring/trimming models
- Eaglesoft & Dentrix Software
- Infection control
- Amalgams/Composites
- Ordering
- Operatory & Tray set-up/down
- CPR Certified
- Patient Communication
- Insurance Coordination
Field Experience
Dental Solutions & Camby Family Dentistry, Dental Assistant Externship, 02/2012, 05/2012, Impressions, X-rays - digital & pano, Cerec Machine, Laser Whitening, Assisted in extractions & root canals, Assisted with sedation, Patient Education, Sterilization, Periocharting, Frenectomy, Ortho, Four & Six Handed Dentistry
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
05.2015 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Alivio Dental
10.2014 - Current
General Assistant
Monon Family Dental
04.2014 - 05.2015
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dental Works
07.2012 - 01.2014
Administrative Assistant
Kaplan College
08.2011 - 02.2012
EFDA Program - Restorative Dentistry
IUPUI
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Kaplan College
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