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Teddi Vernon

Ponchatoula,LA

Summary

Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering 2 years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant/EDDA

Caring Family Dentistry
Livingston, LA
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared dental rooms and materials.
  • Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.

Dental Assistant

Jeansonne & Spillers Dentistry
Gonzales, LA
07.2019 - 12.2019

Patient carr

  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.

Dental Assistant

Graham Dental Care
Folsom, LA
01.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • 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.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Education

EDDA Certification -

LSU Dental School Board
Baton Rouge, LA
2020

Assisting/ X-ray Certification - Dental Assisting

Louisiana Dental Center School of Assisting
Gonzales, LA
09.2019

High School Diploma -

Maurepas High School
Maurepas, LA
05.2019

Skills

  • Procedure Support
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Implant Restoration
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Emergency Dental Care

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Graham Dental Care
01.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant/EDDA

Caring Family Dentistry
02.2020 - 10.2020

Dental Assistant

Jeansonne & Spillers Dentistry
07.2019 - 12.2019

EDDA Certification -

LSU Dental School Board

Assisting/ X-ray Certification - Dental Assisting

Louisiana Dental Center School of Assisting

High School Diploma -

Maurepas High School
Teddi Vernon