Tiffany Kendall
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering 10 years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Advantage Dental
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Provided comprehensive oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dental Medical Staffing
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Tualatin Dental Care
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Facilitated seamless coordination between front office staff and clinical team members by serving as a liaison for scheduling matters.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
Expanded Functions - Dental Assisting
Anthem Career College
Beaverton, OR07.2014
Skills
- Dental material knowledge
- Restorative procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Sealant Application
- Patient care excellence
- Oral hygiene education
- Restorative Dentistry
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Advantage Dental
02.2021 - 03.2024
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
02.2019 - 03.2021
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dental Medical Staffing
03.2018 - 09.2019
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
08.2016 - 11.2018
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Tualatin Dental Care
06.2014 - 10.2016
Expanded Functions - Dental Assisting
Anthem Career College
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