Tiffany Fewell
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and building relationships with patients. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
Indian Land, SC
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene, treatment procedures, and post-procedure home care.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Dental Assistant
Family Dental
Rock Hill, SC
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- 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.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Sherer Dental Lab
Dental Lab Technician
Rock Hil, SC
04.2015 - 12.2016
- CAD, CAM Scanner, and Designer.
- Made impressions of patients' teeth using alginate or other impression material.
- Reviewed prescriptions from dentists to determine type of restoration required.
- Created night guards and mouth guards.
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Scanned documents and images into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in the fabrication of dental prostheses such as crowns, bridges, dentures and other appliances.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues about progress on projects as well as any potential problems encountered during production.
CNA
JoAnne Carter
Lake Wylie, SC
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Chairside Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Palmetto School of Career And Development
Rock Hill, SC04-2015
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC01-2002
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical Support
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Dental impressions
- Appointment Scheduling
Certification
- Chairside Dental Assiting
- Radiation Safety Exam
- OSHA
- American Heart Association-BLS
- HIPPA Exam
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
09.2021 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Family Dental
09.2016 - 09.2021
Sherer Dental Lab
Dental Lab Technician
04.2015 - 12.2016
CNA
JoAnne Carter
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Chairside Dental Assiting
- Radiation Safety Exam
- OSHA
- American Heart Association-BLS
- HIPPA Exam
Chairside Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Palmetto School of Career And Development
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
York Technical College
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