Tabitha Bradley
Mobile
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Maitre and Crabtree Dental Group
Mobile, AL
06.2009 - Current
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during dental procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies for efficient workflow.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting treatment plans and progress consistently.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented inventory management procedures, reducing supply costs while maintaining essential stock levels.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Azalea City Dental
Chickasaw, AL
02.2000 - 05.2008
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
SatsumaNo Degree - Infiltration License
UAB
Birmingham, AL11-2022
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
UAB
Birmingham, AL06-2009
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Maitre and Crabtree Dental Group
06.2009 - Current
Dental Assistant
Azalea City Dental
02.2000 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
No Degree - Infiltration License
UAB
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
UAB