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Sandi Hearn-Smoley

Eureka,CA

Summary

Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

James P Hilgers DDS
01.2007 - Current
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 18 procedures daily.
  • Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
  • Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
  • Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Enhanced productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history for future reference.

Dental Assistant

Redwoods Rural Health Center
01.1992 - 01.2002
  • 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.

Education

GED -

College of The Redwoods
Eureka

High School Diploma -

Eureka Senior High School
Eureka
06-1982

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • X-ray processing
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Instrument sterilization techniques
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient relations
  • Impression taking skills
  • Treatment room breakdown
  • Chairside assistance
  • Four-handed procedures

Timeline

Dental Assistant

James P Hilgers DDS
01.2007 - Current

Dental Assistant

Redwoods Rural Health Center
01.1992 - 01.2002

GED -

College of The Redwoods

High School Diploma -

Eureka Senior High School

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