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Sara Owens

Clemmons,NC

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience, excelling in patient education and treatment planning. Proficient in dental radiography. I effectively supported procedures and enhanced patient care. Recognized for fostering teamwork and collaboration, I consistently contributed to a positive clinical environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Kissimmee Family Dentistry
Kissimmee, FL
11.2021 - Current

• Chair side assisting

• Assist in All-in-4 surgeries and prosthesis

• Sleep apnea/ OSA

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
St Cloud, FL
03.2016 - 11.2021
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
Orlando, FL
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.

Server, Ally Cordinator, Bartender, and Fry Cook

Red Lobster
Orlando, FL
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Dental Assistant

Lake Myrtle Dental/Dental Elements
Kissimmee, FL
12.2011 - 07.2014
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.

Education

Dental Assisting

Sanford Brown
Orlando, FL
12.2011

High School Diploma -

Technical Education Center-Osceola
Kissimmee, FL
06.2008

Skills

  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Procedure Support
  • Treatment Planning
  • Dental Radiography
  • Preliminary Impression
  • Trios scanning/Itero scanning
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Henry Schein Dentrix
  • Patterson eagle soft
  • Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
  • Implants/ All-on-4
  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Sleep apnea/ OSA device

Certification

  • Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
  • Certified of Dental Radiology
  • CPR/AED certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Kissimmee Family Dentistry
11.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
03.2016 - 11.2021

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
02.2015 - 06.2015

Dental Assistant

Lake Myrtle Dental/Dental Elements
12.2011 - 07.2014

Server, Ally Cordinator, Bartender, and Fry Cook

Red Lobster
01.2003 - 01.2015

Dental Assisting

Sanford Brown

High School Diploma -

Technical Education Center-Osceola
Sara Owens