TIFFANY RODMAN RAY
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Dental Assistant with expertise in supporting office personnel and dentists to care for patients. Working with kids is a passion of mine and I find it very enjoyable. Dental Hygiene is my preferred area of work. Detail-oriented in sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment, and surfaces for cleanliness and safety. Ready to further develop skillset and tackle new challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Knoxville Dental Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Registered Dental Assistant, Hygiene
Rocky Top Pediatric Dentistry
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained clean, sanitized, and well-organized work area.
- Performed coronal polishing on patients sealants.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Sitting with Dr. during exam. Charting treatment and making treatment plans.
- Helped in sterilization when needed.
- Creating and maintaining a fun work environment for kids and employees.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants when help was needed in the operatory rooms.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients on proper dental hygiene habits.
Home Health Care
Helping Hands
01.2008 - 09.2014
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant With Radiology -
Dental Staff School
Knoxville, TN02.2024
Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing -
Knoxville, TN
12.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Eaglesoft and Dentrix
- Coronal Polishing
- Sealants
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Impressions
- Patient Relations
- Amalgam/Composite
- Crown Procedures
- Temporary Fabrication
- Digital Scanning
- Model Pouring/Trimming
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
- AHA Certification in Basic Life Support since 2011
- AHA Certification in Bloodborne Pathogens
- Monitoring Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Knoxville Dental Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Dental Assistant, Hygiene
Rocky Top Pediatric Dentistry
02.2022 - 07.2023
Home Health Care
Helping Hands
01.2008 - 09.2014
Registered Dental Assistant With Radiology -
Dental Staff School
Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing -
Knoxville, TN
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