Tabetha Procopis
Lincolnton,NC
Summary
Friendly Dental Assistant with 32 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.
I moved to Europe in 2005 where I worked for 2 years as a dental nurse. Then moved to Greece with my family and I then took a break from dentistry to raise my family until returning in 2010.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant II
Friendly Dental Group
Charlotte, Gastonia, Fort Mill , NC And SC
05.2015 - Current
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Education
Dental Assisting II - Dental Assisting/ Criminal Justice
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC05-1992
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Fluoride Treatments
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Restorative Dentistry
- Instrument Preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Relations
- Sealant Application
Affiliations
- My love language is cooking for my family and friends.
- I am an avid lover of animals.
- Im a very proud mother of two amazingly smart, strong, and kind daughters.
Accomplishments
- Graduated Dental Assisting with Honors and on the Deans List.
Certification
- CPR 2024
- SPICE
- OSHA
- DANB 1992-2006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant II
Friendly Dental Group
05.2015 - Current
Dental Assisting II - Dental Assisting/ Criminal Justice
Western Piedmont Community College
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