Suzanne Fulton
San Diego,CA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Reliable Dental Assistant with 42 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four hand 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
San Diego American Indian Health Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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 and setting up x-ray machines.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Registered Dental Assistant
Sarah Belderes, DDS
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 12+ procedures daily.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Registered Dental Assistant
Wayne Hadaway, DDS
10.2001 - 06.2019
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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 and setting up x-ray machines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Education
No Degree - Communications
California State University-Chico
Chico, CADental Assisting Graduate - Dental Assisting
San Diego School For Medical And Dental Assistants
30th Street, San DiegoSkills
- Impression taking accuracy
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Multitasking Competence
- Data Entry
- Surgical Extractions
- Team Collaboration
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment Planning
- Document Management
- Strong manual dexterity
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient Records Management
- Inventory Replenishment
- Personable Communication
- Cross-cultural understanding
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Medical Charting
- Oral hygiene education
I enjoy watercolors, book folding, and traveling (52 countries and counting).
I enjoy traveling (52 countries), watercolor painting, and book folding.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
San Diego American Indian Health Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
Sarah Belderes, DDS
01.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Wayne Hadaway, DDS
10.2001 - 06.2019
No Degree - Communications
California State University-Chico
Dental Assisting Graduate - Dental Assisting
San Diego School For Medical And Dental Assistants
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