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Shenell Campbell

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Brident Dental & Orthodontics, excelling in dental radiography and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through meticulous instrument sterilization and oral health education, ensuring a welcoming environment and seamless operations during procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional support in restorative dentistry.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Fort Worth, TX
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene practices.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean workspace according to safety protocols.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for ongoing care.
  • Provided support in lab tasks, including taking impressions and processing X-rays.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to create a welcoming environment at the practice.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
  • Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
  • Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.

Education

RDA - Dental

Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX
11-2024

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Effective communication
  • Detail orientation
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Oral health education
  • Restorative dentistry

Certification

  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Brident Dental & Orthodontics
11.2024 - Current

RDA - Dental

Concorde Career College