ShyAnn Smith
Minco
Summary
With a proven track record at Enhance Dental in El Reno OK, I excel in dental radiography and patient relations, enhancing patient satisfaction and efficiency. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects, I've significantly contributed to optimized dental care and inventory management, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Enhance Dental Care of Lawrence
10.2023 - 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- 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.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
Oklahoma National Guard
01.2021 - 01.2027
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts by analyzing historical usage patterns to anticipate future demand trends accurately.
- Coordinated and administered logistics actions to support property transactions and accountability programs.
- Contributed to unit preparedness, preparing detailed reports on supply status and availability for command review.
- Managed hazardous materials in compliance with federal regulations, ensuring safe handling and disposal procedures were followed.
- Ensured proper equipment allocation during mobilizations, adhering strictly to authorization lists and guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to changing priorities and workload demands, consistently meeting deadlines and unit objectives.
- Assisted in logistical training, issued property and shipped and received assets.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations while maintaining meticulous documentation for accountability purposes.
- Safeguarded sensitive materials through strict adherence to security protocols, mitigating potential risks or losses.
- Reduced supply shortages with diligent monitoring of stock levels and proactive reorder recommendations.
- Optimized asset utilization by conducting routine inspections to identify and rectify discrepancies in inventory data.
- Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Achieved compliance with audit performance requirements.
- Analyzed equipment needs of Number units to procure required inventory and supplies.
- Synchronized supply chain activity by working with government contracted suppliers and distributors to obtain goods.
Education
Associate Of General Studies - Dental Hygiene
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OKSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
- Dental staff support
Certification
CPR certified
Nitrous certified
Coronal Polishing certified
Dental Assistant License
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Enhance Dental Care of Lawrence
10.2023 - Current
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
Oklahoma National Guard
01.2021 - 01.2027
CPR certified
Nitrous certified
Coronal Polishing certified
Dental Assistant License
Associate Of General Studies - Dental Hygiene
Redlands Community College
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