Tiffani Reese
Trenton,TN
Summary
Versatile Registered Dental Assistant with comprehensive experience in restorative, pediatric, and surgical support. Seeking opportunities to leverage strong communication skills and proficiency in EHR charting, instrument sterilization, and dental radiography. Recognized for effective patient interactions, time management, and maintaining organized treatment environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Premier Dental Center
Bells, Tennessee
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient appointments at a premier dental center.
- Conducted comprehensive dental exams to assess oral health and identify treatment needs, supporting effective patient care and treatment planning.
- Completed dental X-rays following radiation safety protocols.
- Maintained infection control standards by sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared trays, materials, and supplies for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays, and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts.
- Passed instruments to the dentist during procedures, facilitated workflow by managing suctioning, fluid spraying, and material mixing to enhance procedural efficiency.
Registered Dental Assistant
West Tennessee Pediatric Dental
Jackson, Tennessee
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Supported pediatric dental care during cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments according to infection control and sanitation standards.
- Took radiographs and updated patient records in dental systems.
- Helped dentists with suction, instrument passing, and procedure setup.
- Calmed young patients and explained procedures using friendly, reassuring language to enhance their comfort.
- Shared treatment instructions and follow-up guidance with parents and guardians.
- Prepared procedure rooms by sterilizing tools, arranging trays, and ensuring availability of required items for seamless operations.
- Taught parents proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Supported dentist during restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Welcomed patients upon arrival with courtesy and professionalism.
- Assisted dentist in performing various dental procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
- Gave postoperative instructions to parents about child dental care after treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient visit records using electronic dental software, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Participated in the Physician Extender Program through JMCGH to perform surgery.
Assistant Manager
Family Check Advance
Jackson, TN
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Supervised daily branch operations for check advance and cash handling services.
- Coordinated customer service for loan applications, payments, and account questions.
- Managed cash drawer balancing and end-of-day reconciliation tasks.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention.
- Resolved customer concerns with clear communication and professional judgment.
- Supported lending staff with file preparation and transaction processing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tension situations.
Patient Access Clerk
Regional Hospital
Jackson, TN
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Registered patients at a regional hospital using patient access and EHR platforms.
- Verified patient insurance information and processed payments.
- Verified insurance coverage and demographic details for hospital admissions.
- Supported patients with check-in paperwork and admission steps.
- Collected signatures and completed consent forms in line with HIPAA guidelines.
- Collected copayments at the time of visit, entered payment information into billing system, and reconciled daily cash transactions to ensure accurate financial records.
- Updated medical records and kept registration documentation accurate.
- Coordinated referrals and prior authorizations with insurance representatives to facilitate timely patient care.
- Reviewed incoming orders for completeness and accuracy before entering data into the computer system.
- Provided customer service to patients, addressing questions and issues to enhance patient experience.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, tests, and procedures.
- Entered accurate diagnosis codes based on physician documentation in the EHR system.
- Scanned documents into an electronic health record system for permanent storage.
- Supported communication between physicians' offices, radiology departments, and laboratory departments related to patient care needs.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Tennessee Professional Training Institute
Murfreesboro, TN07-2017
High School Diploma -
Gibson County High School
Dyer, TN05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSkills
- Dental radiography expertise
- Chairside assisting
- Dental procedure assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative dentistry techniques
- Anesthesia support
- Impression techniques
- Infection control mastery
- Infection control techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Room and equipment disinfection
- Treatment room setup
- Exam room setups
- EHR charting proficiency
- Electronic charting proficiency
- Patient records management
- Patient care excellence
- Patient communication skills
- Patient comfort strategies
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Calm demeanor
- Detail-oriented
- Coping strategies
- Orthodontic assistance experience
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant with the TN Board of Dentistry and I am licensed for coronal polishing, nitrous oxide and dental radiology
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Premier Dental Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
West Tennessee Pediatric Dental
09.2017 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager
Family Check Advance
02.2014 - 04.2017
Patient Access Clerk
Regional Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2013
Registered Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Tennessee Professional Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Gibson County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Jackson State Community College