Samantha Fearrington
Indianapolis,In
Summary
Dynamic Oral Surgery Assistant with extensive experience at Indiana University School of Dentistry, excelling in infection control and patient care. Proficient in surgical assisting and IV sedation monitoring, I effectively communicate with patients to alleviate anxiety, ensuring a positive surgical experience. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and care in all procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indianapolis, IN
11.2013 - 05.2019
- Assisted oral surgeons in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following oral surgery.
- Maintained and sterilized instruments, tools, and equipment used during dental surgeries.
- Provided guidance to new staff members regarding job duties and responsibilities within the office setting.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Soothed anxious patients by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.
Expanded Functions Chairside Assistant
Mid America Health, School Smiles
Greenwood, IN
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Ensured infection control standards were met by following safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharps or chemicals.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Education
EFDA Certification - Dental Assisting
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2013
CDA, Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College
Indianapolis, IN06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Human Nutrition
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Infection control
- Dental radiography
- Patient care
- Effective communication
- Postoperative care
- Bone grafting assistance
- Oral surgical procedures
- Surgical assisting
- IV sedation monitoring
- Biopsy procedures
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Dental implant assistance
- Impacted tooth removal
- Suture removal
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Indiana University School of Dentistry
11.2013 - 05.2019
Expanded Functions Chairside Assistant
Mid America Health, School Smiles
07.2012 - 07.2013
EFDA Certification - Dental Assisting
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
CDA, Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Nutrition
University of Kentucky
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