Sunny murray
Junction City,OR
Summary
Lead Dental Assistant with a background in overseeing dental office operations, coordinating patient care, and providing chair-side assistance to dentists. Possess strong skills in oral hygiene instruction, radiography, and sterilization procedures. Known for improving patient comfort levels and streamlining office workflows for maximum efficiency. Demonstrated success in fostering a positive team environment and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Advantage Dental Group
Eugene, OR
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervised a team of dental assistants, providing guidance and support in daily tasks
- Assisted the dentist during procedures by preparing instruments, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring patient comfort
- Implemented an efficient inventory management system to track and reorder dental supplies.
- Performed digital radiography and developed X-rays for accurate diagnosis
- Prepared treatment rooms before each procedure, ensuring all necessary instruments and materials were readily available
- Collaborated with the front desk staff to ensure smooth patient flow throughout the clinic
- Assisted in taking impressions for various dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, and dentures
- Assisted in interviews and hiring process of new employees, Helped oversee new hire onboarding and familiarizing them with electronic dental program
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Eugene, OR
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Educated patients on preventive oral health care practices such as brushing and flossing techniques.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums, and dental arches.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2012
GED -
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORSkills
- Infection Control Training
- HIPAA
- Dental Receptionist
- Chairside assisting
- Interviewing
- Front Desk
- Oral Surgery
- Electronic Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental impression specialist
- Dental Radiography
- Vital Signs
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant, 06/01/12, Present
- AED Certification, Present
- Food Handler Certification, Present
- CPR Certification, Present
- Registered Dental Assistant, 06/01/12, Present
- EFDA Certification, 06/01/12, Present
- Radiation Health & Safety Certification, 06/01/12, Present
- EFODA Certification, 06/01/12, Present
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Advantage Dental Group
08.2019 - 04.2020
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
05.2013 - 03.2019
Dental Assisting -
Lane Community College
GED -
Lane Community College
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