Tacie Hyer
Ogden,UT
Summary
Compassionate Surgical Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, sterilization techniques, and dental surgery assistance. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support during surgical procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Esthetician
Skin Solutions Acne Clinic
Logan, Utah
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive skin assessments for tailored treatment plans.
- Educated clients on skincare routines and product recommendations.
- Performed advanced facial treatments using specialized equipment.
- Managed client schedules to optimize appointment flow and service delivery.
- Built strong relationships with customers through excellent customer service.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Northwest Periodontics & Implants
Palatine, Illinois
09.2016 - 10.2024
- Assisted dentists during surgical procedures, ensuring instruments were readily available.
- Prepared and maintained surgical equipment for dental operations, following strict hygiene protocols.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care to enhance recovery experiences.
- Monitored patient comfort levels during procedures, providing emotional support as needed.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring timely restocking of essential items.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Assisted with intraoral photography during examinations or surgeries.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Performed routine laboratory tasks including impressions, x-rays, and charting of teeth.
Dental Assistant
Hyde Park Dental
North Logan, USA
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Assist with composite fillings, crown preparations, root canals, extractions, placing implants, traditional orthodontics, and Invisalign
- Set up and maintain operatories, dental equipment and instruments
- Take digital x-rays and 3-D images
- Record treatment information
- Order dental supplies and maintain stock
- Assist in the front office with scheduling appointments, collecting payments, and patient check in using Dentrix software
- Rhinometer and Pharyngometer testing for sleep apnea oral appliances
- CPR certified
- Working for Dr. Carlson and Dr. Priebe
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Bradley Bills DDS PC
Logan, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted with fillings, crown preparations, root canals, extractions, and placing implants
- Set up and maintained operatories, dental equipment and instruments
- Exposed, processed, and mounted radiographs
- Recorded treatment information
- Ordered dental supplies and maintained stock
- Assisted in the front office with scheduling appointments, collecting payments, and patient check in using Dentrix software
- Worked for Dr. Bills
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
Bridgerland Applied Technology College (BATC)
Health Allied Science
Utah State University
High School -
Sky View High School
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Infection control
- Dental imaging
- Patient education
- Inventory management
- Treatment planning
- Equipment maintenance
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient recovery support
- Bone grafting support
- Surgical documentation
- Suture removal
- Postoperative care
- Surgical assisting
- Dental procedure preparation
- Patient care
- Periodontal treatment
- Surgical room setup
- Radiographic imaging
- Implant placement assistance
- Suture cutting
- Chairside assisting
- Oral surgery procedures
- Procedure support
Timeline
Master Esthetician
Skin Solutions Acne Clinic
02.2025 - Current
Surgical Dental Assistant
Northwest Periodontics & Implants
09.2016 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Hyde Park Dental
01.2014 - 08.2016
Dental Assistant
Dr. Bradley Bills DDS PC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Certified Dental Assistant -
Bridgerland Applied Technology College (BATC)
Health Allied Science
Utah State University
High School -
Sky View High School