Tabitha DeCosse
Hugo,MN
Summary
Adept at fostering patient comfort and ensuring safety, my tenure at Park Dental honed my expertise in digital dental radiography and patient management. Skilled in both cosmetic and restorative dentistry, I excel in creating inclusive environments, evidenced by my ability to engage with diverse populations. My commitment to continuous education and OSHA compliance underscores my dedication to excellence in dental assistance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Dental Assistant
Park Dental
05.2015 - Current
- Prepared instruments for sterilization according to strict guidelines to ensure a safe clinical environment for staff and patients alike.
- Active license with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant
- Active certification with the Dental Assisting National Board.
- Experience with common oral hygiene techniques and standard dental equipment and methods.
- Experience operating x-ray equipment, accurate dental charting of patients mouth and teeth, keeping accurate records and maintain files, controlling patients.
- Experience working with special needs patients, disabled patients.
- Experience working effectively with a diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Assist Dentist and Hygienist with patient treatment in clinic.
- Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures.
- Assist providers in delivering quality care to patients.
- Perform all expanded functions.
- Built rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the dental clinic.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and confirming of dental appointments, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction. Clerical responsibility.
- Fabricated custom-fit dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays, ensuring optimal fit for patient comfort and effectiveness.
- Track lab cases to verify the case(s) have been sent and delivered prior to delivery appointment.
- Accurately document treatment information in patient records.
- Improved patient experience by providing efficient and thorough dental assistance during procedures.
- Participated in continuing education courses regularly to stay current with industry standards and best practices in dental assisting.
- Assisted with pediatric dentistry cases specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of child patients.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients, optimizing care outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and progress notes, facilitating seamless continuity of care between appointments.
- Ensured clean and sterile work environment by maintaining strict infection control protocols, contributing to patient safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and satisfied patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health and fewer complications.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and trust within the practice.
- Administered topical anesthetics under dentist supervision when needed during procedures for increased patient comfort.
- Performed accurate diagnostic x-rays, enabling dentists to make informed decisions about treatment plans.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate chairside manner, fostering a positive dental visit experience.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies efficiently, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary materials for all 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. Including but not limited to digital scanning with Itero Digital scanner.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Four and six handed dentistry chairside assisting in general, preventative, oral surgery, endodontic, cosmetic and prosthetic dentistry.
Licensed Dental Assistant
State of Minnesota - Century College
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Prepared instruments for sterilization according to strict guidelines to ensure a safe clinical environment for staff and patients alike.
- Built rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the dental clinic.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and confirmed appointments, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted with pediatric dentistry cases specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of child patients.
- Participated in continuing education courses regularly to stay current with industry standards and best practices in dental assisting.
- Ensured clean and sterile work environment by maintaining strict infection control protocols, contributing to patient safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and trust within the practice.
- Improved patient experience by providing efficient and thorough dental assistance during procedures.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate chairside manner, fostering a positive dental visit experience.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies efficiently, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary materials for all procedures.
- Performed accurate diagnostic x-rays, enabling dentists to make informed decisions about treatment plans.
- Delivered exceptional customer service at the front desk by greeting patients warmly, answering questions promptly, and addressing concerns professionally.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and progress notes, facilitating seamless continuity of care between appointments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health and fewer complications.
- Cleaned and sterilize and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for numerous procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Resolved patient complaints in a timely manner, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved.
- Trained and supervised dental assisting students to maintain team of high performers.
- Conducted regular dental assisting student evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for future performance goals.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty to the clinic.
Licensed Dental Assistant
State of Minnesota Department of Corrections
10.2002 - 09.2014
- Participated in continuing education courses regularly to stay current with industry standards and best practices in dental assisting.
- Active license with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant
- Active certification with the Dental Assisting National Board.
- Experience with common oral hygiene techniques and standard dental equipment and methods.
- Experience operating x-ray equipment, accurate dental charting of patients mouth and teeth, keeping accurate records and maintain files, controlling patients.
- Experience working with special needs patients, disabled patients.
- Experience working effectively with a diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ensured clean and sterile work environment by maintaining strict infection control protocols, contributing to patient safety and wellbeing.
- Administered topical anesthetics under dentist supervision when needed during procedures for increased patient comfort.
- Experience working in a correctional facility setting.
- Lead assistant worker role working with dentists and staff in a correctional facility dental clinic, preforming clinical duties and patient record keeping.
- Skilled in using computer database and software programs sufficient to collect and enter data in offender case records such as Correctional Operations Management (COMS)
- Professional experience in adult correctional facility environment with inmate contact in health care setting. Maintain ongoing security within the correctional facility.
- Human relations skills sufficient to maintain effective working relationships and work with a diverse/resistive offender population, while representing the MInnesota Department of Corrections while working with the judicial/law enforcement officials in order to gather and dispense information about offenders.
- Chairside four and six handed dental assisting of general, preventative, oral surgery, endodontic and prosthetic dentistry.
- Perform all expanded duties.
- Maintain and organize dental clinic and maintain dental supplies and order dental clinic supplies and ensure equipment is in working order, perform routine maintenance on equipment.
Education
A*DEC Technical Service Training - A*DEC Technical Service Training
A*DEC Technical Service Training
Oregon 2017
Gingival Displacement Training - Gingival Displacement Training
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN2016
Associate of Science -
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05.2015
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05.2011
Dental Assistant Program - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
Minneapolis11.1993
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Detail-oriented work
- Dental Materials Knowledge
- Oral hygiene education
- Office Administration
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Restorative procedures
- Patient Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Endodontic assistance
- Prosthodontics support
- Dental software expertise
- Digital radiography
- Teeth whitening
- Implant placement assistance
- Crown and bridge assistance
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Electronic Charting
- First Aid Training
- Restorative Dentistry
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Oral Surgery
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Licensed Dental Assistant
Park Dental
05.2015 - Current
Licensed Dental Assistant
State of Minnesota - Century College
09.2014 - 01.2020
Licensed Dental Assistant
State of Minnesota Department of Corrections
10.2002 - 09.2014
A*DEC Technical Service Training - A*DEC Technical Service Training
A*DEC Technical Service Training
Gingival Displacement Training - Gingival Displacement Training
Century College
Associate of Science -
Century College
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Century College
Dental Assistant Program - Dental Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
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