STEPHANIE DIBRELL
LosAngeles,CA
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant RDA
Hale & Hale D.D.S
Santa Monica, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- 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.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant RDA
Dr. Mort Feldbaum DDS
Los Angeles, CA
01.1982 - 03.1989
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- 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.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Education
Dental Assisting
Apollo College Of Medical And Dental Careers
Phoenix, AZ05-1980
Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting
Phoenix Community Collage
1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix Az06-1978
Skills
- Patient Services
- Inventory Management
- Patient Counseling
- Procedure Support
- Clinical Support
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Education
- Chairside assistance
- Exam room setups
- Infection control procedures
- Dental staff support
- Restorative procedures
- X-Ray Processing
- Sterilization techniques
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Dental impression specialist
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental impressions
- Appointment Scheduling
- Oral Healthcare
- Dental Radiography
- Oral Surgery
- Chair-side support
- First Aid Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Four-handed procedures
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room setup
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) License
- X-Ray RDA and Coronal Polishing License
- Infection Control California Dental Law Certificate
Accomplishments
- 34 Years of Service Award
Timeline
Dental Assistant RDA
Hale & Hale D.D.S
03.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant RDA
Dr. Mort Feldbaum DDS
01.1982 - 03.1989
Dental Assisting
Apollo College Of Medical And Dental Careers
Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting
Phoenix Community Collage
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) License
- X-Ray RDA and Coronal Polishing License
- Infection Control California Dental Law Certificate
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