Tia Reger
Dayton,OH
Summary
Two decades of experience in the dental field within a fast-paced, high-volume, state-of-the-art office, capturing digital x-rays and excelling as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, enhancing experience to any dental team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Van Buren Dental
Dayton, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared and arranged instruments and materials for dental procedures efficiently.
- Organized required tools and supplies to support seamless operational flow.
- Make temporary crowns, placed build-ups adjusted dentures and partials.
- Preformed x-rays and 3D imaging, and scan utilizing iTero and Dandy
Treatment Coordinator
The Ohio Periodontal Dental and Implant Center
Dayton, OH
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Verified insurability and submitted correct corresponding codes to insurance company(s)
- Increased case acceptance rates through persuasion presentation of treatment options and benefits
- Explained treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options
Orthodontic Assistant
Alford Orthodontics
Anderson, IN
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Replaced patient setup trays.
- Captured digital CBCT images.
- Bond brackets, inset wires.
- Provided patient instructions and oral care.
- Preformed indirect bonding
- Fit band For RPE appliance
Orthodontic Assistant
Elwood Orthodontics
Elwood, Indiana
05.2005 - 06.2012
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments
- Verified patient insurability and submitted correct corresponding codes to insurance company(s)
- Assisted Dr. in placing brackets
- Preformed general accounting and office duties (i.e. accounts receivable, cleaned office, stocked office and inventory
- Wrote and explained treatment plans, insurance coverage, and payment options
Education
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
Professional Careers Institute
Indianapolis, IN05-2003
Dental: concentration
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN01-2002
High School Diploma -
Elwood High School
Elwood, IN06-1999
Skills
- Four-handed dentistry
- State-of-the-art x-ray equipment and 3D imaging
- Patient management
- Infection control
- Dental materials
- Case presentation
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Van Buren Dental
12.2023 - Current
Treatment Coordinator
The Ohio Periodontal Dental and Implant Center
03.2023 - 12.2023
Orthodontic Assistant
Alford Orthodontics
07.2012 - 09.2016
Orthodontic Assistant
Elwood Orthodontics
05.2005 - 06.2012
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting
Professional Careers Institute
Dental: concentration
Indiana University, Kokomo
High School Diploma -
Elwood High School