Rose Graham
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dental professional with wealth of experience in patient care and clinic operations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong focus on teamwork and achieving clinical excellence. Proficient in dental assisting techniques, patient education, and inventory management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
03.2024 - Current
- Led team in implementing efficient sterilization protocols to enhance patient safety, compliance with OSHA.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants on procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated with dentists to ensure effective treatment planning and patient communication.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Took dental images, including CBCT following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Created dental impressions including 3D scans used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Licensed Insurance Producer
Self Employed Services Working With Globe Life/ Family Heritage
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Cold calling on area businesses, demonstrating and selling Voluntary Insurance Supplemental policies.
- Educated clients on product features, benefits, and coverage options to enhance understanding and satisfaction.
- Streamlined claims processing procedures, improving turnaround time and customer experience significantly.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Magnolia Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Oral surgical assistant from the initial exam and taking of CT Scans, 3D Model acquisition, periapical x-rays to chairside assisting in all forms of oral surgery. We also did the implant retained prosthesis "hybrid". For this reason I am very adept at scanning, impressions, adjustment and fabrication of different types of required lab cases.
- Assisted in patient preparation and post-operative care, ensuring comfort and compliance with protocols.
- Supported oral surgeons during procedures by providing necessary tools and maintaining a sterile field.
- Educated patients on post-operative care instructions for optimal recovery outcomes.
Self Employed Contractor
Temporary Dental Assistant
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Filling in at various offices around the upstate as a temporary Expanded Duties Dental Assistant.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Lightwave Dental Partners
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisting the Dentist in all procedures, starting with the new patient appointment in which I was responsible for reviewing medical histories and taking Full Mouth Series of Radiographs. I was required to take into account what benefits were available to be coordinated and paid by their dental insurance companies. Providing treatment plans after a comprehensive dental exam was done and helping the patient to figure out how best to have the treatment done and maximize their insurance benefits. Assisting in the claims process and supporting information was a part of this job description.
Education
Licensed Health Insurance Producer - Licensed Health and Life Insurance
Xcel Online Insurance Training
11.2025
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY10.1986
Skills
- Effective scheduling coordination
- Certified in dental radiography
- Thorough medical history evaluation
- Expertise in infection control protocols
- Accurate patient documentation
- Epic, Dentrix, Eaglesoft proficiency
- Inventory management
- Skilled in 4 handed dentistry, crafting provisional restorations
Certification
- Radiation Health & Safety Certification
- CPR Certification
- Insurance Producer License
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Insurance Producer
Self Employed Services Working With Globe Life/ Family Heritage
10.2023 - 04.2024
Oral Surgery Assistant
Magnolia Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center
10.2022 - 10.2023
Self Employed Contractor
Temporary Dental Assistant
09.2021 - 10.2022
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Lightwave Dental Partners
10.2019 - 09.2021
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Dutchess Community College
Licensed Health Insurance Producer - Licensed Health and Life Insurance
Xcel Online Insurance Training