Schenister Griham Cameron
Mound Bayou,MS
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with over 27 years of experience, including 12 years at Mississippi State Penitentiary. Expert in digital x-ray proficiency and infection control, I excel in enhancing patient care and supporting dental teams. Proven ability to streamline operations and manage inventory effectively, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Delta Health Center
08.2015 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- I have over 27 years work experience in dental assistant
- Worked in Prison Health Care at Parchman, Ms. 12 years as a dental assistant.
Dental Assistant
Mississippi State Penitentiary
05.2002 - 07.2015
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2013
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-1996
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Mound Bayou, MS05-1994
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- Patient education
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Electronic charting
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery
- Dental records
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Delta Health Center
08.2015 - Current
Dental Assistant
Mississippi State Penitentiary
05.2002 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mississippi Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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