Stephanie Moore
Murfreesboro,Tennessee
Summary
Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering 18+ years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene. Taking x-rays Understanding of digital radiology Physical examination abilities Crown and bridge fabrication CPR certified
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Brentwood Dental Specialists
Brentwood, TN
11.2013 - Current
- Operated x-ray equipment.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by [Action].
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Took multiple x-rays per week.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Eaglesoft while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Registered Dental Assistant
Today's Dentistry
Franklin, TN
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings. Poured casts and took impressions.
Education
Expanded Functions - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
University of Tennessee
Memphis03.2017
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Remington College-Nashville, TN
Donelson, Tn02.2003
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Nitrous Oxide
- Protective Coatings
- Patient Care Standards
- Restorative Procedures
- Compliance Training
- Plaque Control
- Advising Patients
- Coronal Polishing
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Critical Thinking
- Dental Impressions
- Emergency Dental Care
- Temporary Restorations
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Medical Charting
- Occlusal Registrations
- Universal Precautions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Preliminary Impressions
- Active Listening
- Dental Equipment
- Procedure Support
- Radiation Protection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Situations
- Fluoride Application
- Sealant Application
- Digital Radiographs
- Individualized Care Plans
- Inventory Replenishment
- Restorative Materials
- Autoclave Operation
- Personable Communication
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Patterson EagleSoft
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Brentwood Dental Specialists
11.2013 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Today's Dentistry
07.2011 - 09.2012
Expanded Functions - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
University of Tennessee
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Remington College-Nashville, TN
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