Sherri Coburn

Dental Assistant/ PSR

Katahdin Valley Health Center

Brownville

04.2018 - 08.2022

Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures at community health center.
Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient visits.
Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
Educated patients about oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
Sterilized instruments and maintained compliance with safety protocols consistently.
Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow within the office effectively.
Supported front desk operations by answering calls and managing patient inquiries.
Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and improve patient experience.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Educational Technician 1

Dental Assistant/ PSR

Education

Learning Facilitator Program - Learning Foundations

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Skills

Affiliations

Certification

Timeline

Educational Technician 1

Dental Assistant/ PSR

Learning Facilitator Program - Learning Foundations

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

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