Teer Wilson
Wentzville,Missouri
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant with extensive experience in patient care, sterilization, and inventory management. Critical thinker with over 28 years of experience in restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, and child prophies. Developed a great rapport with patients through excellent care and communication. Proficient in fabricating bleaching trays, nightguards, orthodontic retainers, and temporary crowns and bridges. Maintained and repaired dental equipment for over 23 years.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hugh Montgomery, DMD
08.2005 - Current
- Assisted dentist with restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and minor oral surgery using four-handed dentistry.
- Adjusted partials and dentures.
- Soft-relined dentures and took impressions for lab relines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentist's evaluation.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed minor and major equipment repair.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
Dental Assistant
Wydown Dental Group
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Assisted a group of three dentists.
- Obtained crown and bridge impressions and adjusted crowns and bridges prior to cementation.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Cigno Dental Care
11.2000 - 01.2004
- In charge of all lab work and ensuring cases were delivered to labs for processing.
- Expanded Functions in Orthodontics.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Dental Assistant
Robert S. Simon, DDS
08.2000 - 11.2000
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Employment ended with Dr. Simon's retirement.
Dental Assistant
United States Navy, USN
02.1995 - 08.2000
- Assisted dentists with restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and periodontics.
- Placed IVs and administered sedation medications for conscious sedation.
- Supported oral surgeon during surgeries.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs.
- Honorable Discharge after 5 years, 7 months.
Education
No Degree - Graduated With Honors At The Top of The Class
Naval School of Dental Assisting And Technology
San Diego, CA07.1995
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- BLS Certified
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dental Impressions
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Organizational Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Dental Material Handling
- Start IVs for intravenous sedation
Certification
BLS Provider Certification, exp. 10/2024
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hugh Montgomery, DMD
08.2005 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wydown Dental Group
04.2004 - 08.2005
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Cigno Dental Care
11.2000 - 01.2004
Dental Assistant
Robert S. Simon, DDS
08.2000 - 11.2000
Dental Assistant
United States Navy, USN
02.1995 - 08.2000
No Degree - Graduated With Honors At The Top of The Class
Naval School of Dental Assisting And Technology
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