Tara Quiarte
Emporia,KS
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 20 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Joseph Laudie Dental
04.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Assist Dr. in IV sedation in surgeries
- Trained in iTero Scanner
- Endo
- Assist in placing dental implants and restoring
- Adjust dentures
- Fabricate temporary crowns/bridges
- Adjust fillings/crowns.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant
Flint Hills Community Helath Center
04.2008 - 04.2018
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Protzman
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flint Hill Technical College
Emporia, KS05.2003
Skills
- CPR certified
- Patient education
- Patient Services
- Restorative Dentistry
- Infection control proficiency
- Team collaboration abilities
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral Surgery
Certification
CPR
iTero
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Joseph Laudie Dental
04.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Flint Hills Community Helath Center
04.2008 - 04.2018
Dental Assistant
Dr. Protzman
04.2003 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Flint Hill Technical College
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