Ruby Bridinger
Orleans
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at MI Smiles Dental, excelling in four-handed dentistry and oral hygiene education. Skilled in electronic charting and known for exceptional time management, I've significantly enhanced patient safety and office efficiency. Trained new assistants, showcasing a detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to health practices. I am looking forward to elevating my 12+ years of dental assisting experience as a Traveling Dental Hygienist, providing exceptional patient care and contributing to positive, flexible, and dynamic dental practices. Having spent my career in private, community and periodontal office settings I bring understanding and compassion to patients on their dental health journey.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
MI Smiles Dental
01.2022 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Registered Dental Assistant
Periodontal And Implant Associates Of Middle Tennessee
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed general chair-side duties for periodontal surgery, implant placement, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Front office assistant.
Registered Dental Assistant
My Community Dental Centers
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Trained new hired assistants before they moved into their dental locations along with front office role when needed.
- Placed tofflemire matrix bands, wedges and amalgam for restorative treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI04-2025
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification for Dental Hygienist - Pending
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
MI Smiles Dental
01.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Periodontal And Implant Associates Of Middle Tennessee
02.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Dental Assistant
My Community Dental Centers
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification for Dental Hygienist - Pending
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Grand Rapids Community College
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