Sussy Wallace
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 20 years + of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with hands on procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Surgeon Assistant
NVOMSA
01.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Maintained a sterile operating environment, adhering to strict health and safety protocols.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant
Victor Falaye
12.2011 - 12.2017
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant
Robert Dosd
05.2009 - 11.2011
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
No Degree - Accountant
University of Panama
Santiago Veraguas, Panama12.1991
Skills
- Patient care excellence
- Oral Hygiene
- Dental impressions
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Care Standards
- Surgical Extractions
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Pediatric oral surgery
- Patient Care
- Inventory Management
- Personable Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Oral Surgeon Assistant
NVOMSA
01.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Victor Falaye
12.2011 - 12.2017
Dental Assistant
Robert Dosd
05.2009 - 11.2011
No Degree - Accountant
University of Panama
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