Sidett Richardson
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 22 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in many areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant-PRN
Cooper Family Dentistry
Columbia , SC
2017.12 - 2024.02
- Fill-in Expanded Duty Dental Assistant, in all areas of the practice; i.e. front office duties (insurance verification, scheduling, and account payments).
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
- Established a clean, sterile, and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Employed as a full time Lead Dental Assistant, Oct./2003 to Feb./2013
Lead Dental Assistant
Crafts-Farrow State Hospital/ Wellpath
Columbia , SC
2018.10 - 2019.07
- Over saw the daily operations of the dental clinic in a Mental Health Hospital, along the side of the dentist.
- Daily task consisted of: clerical duties, assist the dentist with hygiene, simple extractions, removable denture/partial cases, simple restorations, and new intake patient screenings.
- Made sure that the overall function of the dental clinic was according to SC Dept. of Corrections guidelines.
Palmetto Dental Personnel Services
Gail Brannen
Columbia , SC
2018.07 - 2019.07
- Worked throughout the Columbia Metro area as a Temp Dental Assistant, that floated around to various dental offices and clinics, filling in when offices were short staffed.
- Gained experience working with various dental software: Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and OpenDental.
- Temped with PDP Services in March 2003-October 2003; then obtained a full time dental assistant position with the help of the personnel company.
Dental Assistant (Government Contractor)
Central Care, Inc.
Fort Bliss , TX
2016.02 - 2017.12
- Assisted in direct patient care such as: general dental restorative procedures, root canal therapy, third molar extractions, fabricate night guards and Essex retainers, and help in fabricating CEREC crowns.
- Instructed patients in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
- Obtained, processed, and reviewed digital images using the DEVAA Digital X-ray System.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing correspondence, and scheduling follow up appointments.
- Demonstrated proper infection control procedures in maintaining dental equipment in a clean and operative condition, by strictly adhering to standard operating procedures.
Education
Diploma - Plant Based Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO04.2023
Diploma - Cosmetology
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology
Columbia, SC10.2011
Diploma - Allied Health-Dental Assisting
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC08.2001
Skills
- Eaglesoft and Dentrix Dental Software
- Skilled in root canals/ Oral Surgery procedures
- Dental Radiology and Infection Control certified
- Nitrous-Oxide Sedation Monitoring certified
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certified
- Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
- Insurance verification competency/Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Patient Advocate/Patient Educator
- Proficiency in customer service
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Crafts-Farrow State Hospital/ Wellpath
2018.10 - 2019.07
Palmetto Dental Personnel Services
Gail Brannen
2018.07 - 2019.07
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant-PRN
Cooper Family Dentistry
2017.12 - 2024.02
Dental Assistant (Government Contractor)
Central Care, Inc.
2016.02 - 2017.12
Diploma - Plant Based Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Diploma - Cosmetology
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology
Diploma - Allied Health-Dental Assisting
Midlands Technical College
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