Shayle Mann
Decatur,IN
Summary
Self-motivated Dental Professional experienced in enhancing clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction. Delivered high-quality patient care through a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task effectively. Collaborated with teams to adapt to changing needs, contributing to positive outcomes and increased productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Hott Family Dentistry
Bluffton, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating follow-up care to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
- Enhanced patient experience by addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting long-term dental health and encouraging preventive care.
- Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Thomas A. Bunner
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Increased efficiency in dental treatments by proficiently assisting in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted doctor chairside for whitening trays, crowns, denture procedures, and fillings.
- At this office, I utilized Dental dams to isolate the teeth from saliva and any bacteria.
Dental Assistant Extern
Southwest Dental
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Improved office organization by maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff throughout the externship period.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, resulting in efficient and smooth appointments.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of dental assisting.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse patients of all ages during their visits.
Paint Mask
Fleetwood RV
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Set Masking, Squeegee onto sides of coach
- Wipe off all the sand before first base painting
- Run fine line by hand on every front for paint prep
STNA
VanCrest Health Care Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Transferred patients safely using proper lifting techniques
- Assisted with personal care activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity
- Assist with personal care activities
- Bathing: tub, shower, bed bath. Skin Care Inspection
- Emptied urinary drain bags to maintain cleanliness
- Provided catheter maintenance to prevent infection
- Specimen collection
- Measure/Record Intake & Output
- Provided dietary care and feeding assistance to meet individual patient nutritional needs
- Administer prescribed medication as directed
- Administer prescribed medication
- Maintained accurate patient care records to support effective treatment planning and continuity of care
- Knowledge of CPR and First Aid
- Postmortem Care
Cashier/Attendant
Corner Deli
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and followed up to ensure resolution.
- Kept records of customer interactions, processed customer accounts and filed documents.
- Followed communication procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Researched answers or solutions as needed.
- Provided accurate, valid and complete information by using the proper methods/tools.
- Met personal/team sales targets and call handling quotas.
- Reviewed or made changes to customer accounts.
Machine Operator
Esteves Group
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Ran wire through cleaning process to maintain quality standards
- Shaped bearings in wire dies to meet specifications
- Polished bearings using specialized tools to achieve a smooth finish.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Ross Medical Education Center
Fort Wayne, INGeneral Diploma -
Bellmont High School
Decatur, INSkills
- Clinical procedures
- Chairside assisting duties
- Patient assessment
- Dental impressions
- Impression taking
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Restorative procedures
- Restoration placement
- Sealant application
- Root canal support
- Orthodontic procedures
- Anesthesia assistance
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Coronal polishing
- Radiography
- Dental radiography proficiency
- Full mouth radiographs
- X-ray proficiency
- X-ray processing
- Sterilization/use of autoclave
- Instrument identification and transfer
- Instrument sterilization
- Instrument tray preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Aseptic technique
- Treatment room disinfection
- HIPAA/OSHA regulations
- Dental terminology
- Dental office procedures
- Practice management software
- Dentrix software
- Dental software
- Dental insurance claims
- Treatment Planning
- Recordkeeping
- Oral hygiene education
- Fluoride treatments
- Patient education
- Treatment coordination
- CPR/AED certified
- Fundamentals of dental assisting
- Rotary instrument care
- Patient aspiration
- Chairside assisting
- Clinical procedures
- Dental software
- Treatment coordination
Certification
- Licensed Dental Radiology L# XT034624
- Coronal Polishing and Caries Prevention
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Thomas A. Bunner
04.2024 - 05.2024
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Hott Family Dentistry
06.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Southwest Dental
05.2023 - 06.2023
Paint Mask
Fleetwood RV
04.2022 - 09.2022
STNA
VanCrest Health Care Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier/Attendant
Corner Deli
10.2020 - 05.2021
Machine Operator
Esteves Group
06.2020 - 10.2020
Dental Assistant -
Ross Medical Education Center
General Diploma -
Bellmont High School