Shallyn Field
Benton Harbor,MI
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with over seven years of experience in patient preparation and examination procedures. Specializes in sterilization techniques and inventory management, fostering teamwork and ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Intercare Community Health Network
Benton Harbor, MI
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with dentists to streamline workflow and enhance patient experience during procedures.
- Educated patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care for improved outcomes.
- Assisted in patient preparation and examination procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Managed sterilization of dental instruments and equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reordering to prevent shortages.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices to ensure consistent service quality.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Denture and Dental for Smiles
St. Joseph
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and ensuring necessary instruments were sterilized and ready.
- Collaborated with dentists to provide chairside assistance during procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care, improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, coordinating reorders to maintain optimal stock for operations.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted in Sinus Lift
- Assisted in oral surgery
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental
Everest Institute
Kalamazoo, MI05-2013
Skills
- Digital X-ray
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Infection control proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization methods
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
- ECW software
- Professional conduct
- Patient education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Intercare Community Health Network
09.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Denture and Dental for Smiles
07.2013 - 09.2016
Dental Assistant - Dental
Everest Institute