TERI WILLIS
Mobile,AL
Summary
Reliable with a passion for providing patient-focused care. Experienced in providing preventive dental care and education to patients of all ages. Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Seaside Dentistry
Mobile, AL
09.2025 - Current
- Achieved improved patient understanding of oral hygiene and preventive care through educational initiatives.
- Delivered thorough dental cleanings by effectively implementing scaling and polishing procedures.
- Streamlined patient flow, resulting in enhanced scheduling and appointment management efficiency.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records, enabling precise diagnoses and tailored treatment solutions.
- Executed sterilization of dental tools, ensuring safety and reducing infection hazards.
- Assist with scheduling patient recalls and coordinating continuing care appointments.
- Support front office operations by answering phones, verifying insurance benefits, and scheduling new patient appointments.
Lead Assistant/ Hygienist
Southern Smiles
Mobile, Alabama
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and vendors.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently using various software applications.
- Assisted with budget preparation by tracking expenses and reconciling accounts.
- Tracked inventory levels of office supplies ensuring adequate stock is available when needed.
- Prepared invoices for payment processing following established guidelines.
- Train new hired assistants to work chairside with dentist
- Organize schedule to insure it flows smooth
- Stock rooms
- Provided guidance to junior staff members regarding daily operations of the business.
- Send/receive lab cases
- Set up/ break down rooms
- Chairside assist
- Make multi unit crowns, and bridges
- Digital/PVS Impressions
Dental Assistant
Mobile Bay Dental & Vision
Semmes, AL
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
- Provided support to other staff members as needed during busy times at the clinic.
Facilitator
A Cut Above The Rest Training Facility
Mobile, AL
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, Department of Human Resource officials, and major sponsors.
- Train clients in NCCER construction, OSHA 10, and prepare them with job readiness skills to start a path toward a career.
- Answer calls, organize/ manage files, and establish new clients.
- Train on heavy machinery.
- Entering invoices for payments.
Education
Hygiene - undefined
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
04.2025
Dental Assisting - undefined
Fortis College
AL04.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Stanford Christian Academy
AL05.2015
Skills
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Education and Training
- Verifying insurance
- Employee onboarding
- Front office duties
Certification
- Alabama Hygiene License
- CPR
- Infection control
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Seaside Dentistry
09.2025 - Current
Lead Assistant/ Hygienist
Southern Smiles
04.2021 - 09.2025
Dental Assistant
Mobile Bay Dental & Vision
05.2020 - 04.2021
Facilitator
A Cut Above The Rest Training Facility
02.2016 - 03.2020
Hygiene - undefined
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Dental Assisting - undefined
Fortis College
High School Diploma - undefined
Stanford Christian Academy