Stephanie Carlson
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeremy Lansford DDS Dentistry
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Laura Bucci DDS Dentistry
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Von Holbrook DDS Dentistry
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Construction Secretary/Office Administrator
KC Construction
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Organized and maintained filing systems for project plans, contracts, invoices, and other documents related to construction projects.
- Prepared agendas, took minutes of meetings, and distributed meeting materials to attendees.
- Answered phone calls and emails from clients inquiring about their projects.
- Created spreadsheets to track progress on construction projects.
- Scheduled appointments with contractors and other stakeholders.
- Ordered supplies needed for construction projects such as tools, building materials.
- Maintained calendars of project deadlines and milestones.
- Assisted with the preparation of bids by obtaining estimates from subcontractors or suppliers.
- Provided administrative support to the Construction Manager when requested.
- Ensured that all paperwork was up-to-date including permits, licenses, warranties.
- Monitored budgets throughout the duration of a project to ensure costs are kept within limits.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Alan Spano DDS Pediatric Gen. Dentistry
04.2004 - 12.2007
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Barry Johnson DDS Oral & Maxillary Surgery
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Trent Westernoff DDS DMD Oral & Maxillary Surg
02.2006 - 10.2007
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Dental Assistant
Dr. David Cottrell DDS Pediatric Dentistry
02.2000 - 08.2004
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Grant Marcum
04.1997 - 03.2000
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Education
Dental Assisting
Central California School of Continuing Education
San Luis Obispo, CA06-1997
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills Continuation High School
Atascadero, CA06-1993
Skills
- Oral Surgery
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Hygiene
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Services
- Procedure Support
- Patient Relations
- Dental staff support
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Periodontics
- Team Collaboration
- Patient records gathering
- Patient Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Radiograph Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Oral Surgery Certfied
Certification
- Radiograph Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Oral Surgery Certfied
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeremy Lansford DDS Dentistry
03.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Laura Bucci DDS Dentistry
09.2022 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr. Von Holbrook DDS Dentistry
02.2019 - 03.2022
Construction Secretary/Office Administrator
KC Construction
02.2015 - 11.2019
Dental Assistant
Dr. Barry Johnson DDS Oral & Maxillary Surgery
10.2006 - 11.2007
Dental Assistant
Dr. Trent Westernoff DDS DMD Oral & Maxillary Surg
02.2006 - 10.2007
Dental Assistant
Dr. Alan Spano DDS Pediatric Gen. Dentistry
04.2004 - 12.2007
Dental Assistant
Dr. David Cottrell DDS Pediatric Dentistry
02.2000 - 08.2004
Dental Assistant
Dr. Grant Marcum
04.1997 - 03.2000
- Radiograph Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Oral Surgery Certfied
Dental Assisting
Central California School of Continuing Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills Continuation High School
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