Tiffney Miller
Meridian,ID
Summary
Adept Lead Dental Assistant with a proven track record at New Leaf Dental, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in dental radiography and infection control, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Streamlined inventory management, significantly improving efficiency. Renowned for exceptional chairside manner and dedication to oral health education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
New Leaf Dental
07.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
Lead Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental Center
07.2010 - 07.2018
Education
DA Diploma - Dental Assisting
American Institute of Health Texh
Boise, ID11.2002
High School Diploma -
Meridian High School
Meridian, ID05.1999
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Infection control proficiency
- Endodontic procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Oral surgery
- Oral hygiene education
- Sealant application
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Impression taking
- Team collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Scheduling appointments
- Fluoride treatments
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
New Leaf Dental
07.2018 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental Center
07.2010 - 07.2018
DA Diploma - Dental Assisting
American Institute of Health Texh
High School Diploma -
Meridian High School
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