Sarah Strausbaugh
Somerset,CA
Summary
Dedicated RDA with 20+ years of experience supports dentist and patient requirements. Skillful chairside assistance and patient care. Highly organized and attentive to individual needs. Positive, upbeat and professional in all interactions. Handles a busy schedule with no problem!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDA
Dr. Krystle Fenton Laguna Dental
Elk Grove, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Skilled at working independently. This is a one assistant position, so great at multitasking and keeping the back office running smothly.
- Great patient care! My priority is to make patients feel comfortable and understand what there needs are to feel at ease!
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at having everything ready for procedures to run smoothly so our main focus can be on patient care.
- Quick at learning Dentist personal preferences
- Knowledgeable with CEREC
RDA
RC DENTAL
11180 Sun Center
02.2023 - Current
- Knowledgeable in Root canals, Crown preps, fillings, impressions, X-rays, Oral surgery, Scans, Bleach trays, Dentures
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
RDA
Aspen Dental
Citrus Heights, CA
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Trios- intraoral imaging.
- Denture adjustments.
- Denture soft relines.
- Communicating through teams.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Charting existing and treatment for new patients.
- Organized and ready for same day treatment.
- Full mouth extractions, placing immediate dentures
- Root canals
- Bridge and crown preps/temporary crowns
- Composite fillings/Sonicfill
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Source
12.2007 - 10.2021
- Educate patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Support dentist chairside with all procedures including root canals and extractions.
- Great Temporary crowns, Impressions for dentures, and sealants
- Protect patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Educate patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Lay out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Taking dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Escort patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures..
- Stock and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Building trust between the patient and staff
- Inventory and supply management including order placement
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
High Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA01.1999
Skills
- Open Dental/ Dentrix proficiency
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Patient counseling
- Four-handed procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Effective communication
- Patient scheduling
- Excellent X-rays (Dexis)
- Treatment room setup
- Excellent teamwork
- Reliability
- Building patient trust
- Effective supply management
Certification
- CPR certified
- Registered Dental Assistant in State of California
Timeline
RDA
Dr. Krystle Fenton Laguna Dental
05.2024 - Current
RDA
RC DENTAL
02.2023 - Current
RDA
Aspen Dental
10.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Source
12.2007 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
High Tech Institute