Shari Peter
Big Lake,MN
Summary
Dedicated dental professional with extensive experience at Park Dental Partners and The Dental Specialists-PDP. Proficient in dental radiography and infection control, I excel in providing exceptional chairside assistance and optimizing patient comfort. My strong communication skills and commitment to continuing education enhance patient experiences and ensure efficient surgical 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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Park Dental Partners
Burnsviille/Elk River, MN
08.1991 - 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Oral Surgery Assistant
The Dental Specialists-PDP
Wayzata, MN
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment through proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Optimized inventory management through timely ordering supplies based on usage trends while minimizing costs where possible.
- Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
- Assisted in complex procedures, demonstrating advanced knowledge of oral surgery techniques.
- Promoted exceptional patient experiences from initial contact through post-operative followups.
- Reduced appointment wait times, managing schedules efficiently for both surgeon and patients.
- Facilitated smooth administrative processes, accurately recording medical histories and insurance information for each patient.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Lakeland Medical Dental Academy
Minneapolis, MN03-1991
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Sanitation protocols
- Oral surgery assistance
- Continuing education commitment
- Oral surgery
- Surgical setup
- Chairside assistance
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Sedation Certification
- ACLS Certified
- CPR Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
- Dental Radiology
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
The Dental Specialists-PDP
12.2021 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
Park Dental Partners
08.1991 - Current
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Lakeland Medical Dental Academy