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Terri L Stanage

Mishawaka,IN

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Risser Endodontic, excelling in patient education and infection control. Proven ability to optimize workflows and maintain meticulous clinical documentation. Skilled in radiographic imaging and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring a comfortable and efficient treatment environment. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support in high-pressure situations.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Risser Endodontic
South Bend, Indiana
06.1976 - 06.2025
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments effectively.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Communicated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and patient care.
  • Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders as needed.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.

Education

High School Diploma -

LaSalle High School
South Bend, IN
06-1977

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Radiographic imaging
  • Dental instrument handling
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Workflow optimization
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Stress management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • CPR, Dental Xrays, 3D scans

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Risser Endodontic
06.1976 - 06.2025

High School Diploma -

LaSalle High School

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