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Sarah Franze

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental
11.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
  • Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
  • Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
  • Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
  • Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
  • Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
  • Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
  • Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Used Eaglesoft to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERN

Aspen Dental
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
  • Recorded dental history and vital signs of patients
  • Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist
  • Poured, trimmed and polished study casts
  • Scheduled appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms and maintained records, manually and using computer
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Assisted RDA in chairside duties in oral surgery.

CHILDCARE WORKER

Safe Harbor Children's Center
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Organized and participated in recreational outings, trips and games
  • Kept records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toilet habits
  • Performed general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork and making phone calls
  • Performed general personnel functions, such as supervision, training and scheduling
  • Accompanied children to and from school, on outings and to medical appointments.

OWNER/ DAYCARE PROVIDER

Child Development Homes
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Operated in-house day-care centers within businesses
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues
  • Organized and participated in recreational outings, trips and games
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities
  • Performed general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork and making phone calls
  • Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans
  • Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Read to children and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts and songs
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought them to parents' and guardians' attention
  • Kept records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.

NURSING ASSISTANT

Home Instead Senior Care
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support
  • Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
  • Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
  • Collected data regarding patients' diseases, conditions and treatment plans
  • Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds and blood in urine
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.

Education

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT IN DENTISTRY -

San Antonio Dental Assisting School
San Antonio, TX
01.2022

NURSING ASSISTANT IN NURSING -

A+ CNA training
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017

Skills

  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Advising And Educating Patients
  • Disinfection And Sterilization Procedure Support
  • Medical Charting
  • Dental Radiology
  • Dental Equipment Restorative Procedures
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Administrative Duties
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Relations
  • Dental procedure assistance
  • Detail-oriented mindset

Personal Information

Title: Registered Dental Assistant Student

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental
11.2022 - Current

DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERN

Aspen Dental
09.2022 - 10.2022

CHILDCARE WORKER

Safe Harbor Children's Center
07.2017 - 09.2018

OWNER/ DAYCARE PROVIDER

Child Development Homes
01.2015 - 01.2017

NURSING ASSISTANT

Home Instead Senior Care
06.2012 - 12.2012

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT IN DENTISTRY -

San Antonio Dental Assisting School

NURSING ASSISTANT IN NURSING -

A+ CNA training

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