Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Talented Dental Assistant with 31 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
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Tina Adams
Lexington,NC
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
DA II Assistant
2021.02 - Current (3 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Cabarrus Health Alliance
DA II Assistant
2017.11 - 2021.02 (3 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dr. Stephanie Chen
DA II Assistant
2006.02 - 2017.10 (11 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dr.David Moore
DA II Lead Assistant
1996.07 - 2005.09 (9 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
from Dental Assisting Program
08.1992
University Overview
Harding High School Charlotte NC
High School Diploma
06.1987
University Overview
Skills
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Office Management
- Local Anesthetic Proficiency
- Patient Schedule Management
- Dental Impressions
- Taking X-Rays
- Oral Surgery
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Health and Safety Practices
- Nitrous Oxide
- Dental Assistant Training
- Lab Assistant Training
- Registered Dental Assistant
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Timeline
DA II Assistant
Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
2021.02 - Current (3 years & 7 months)
DA II Assistant
Cabarrus Health Alliance
2017.11 - 2021.02 (3 years & 3 months)
DA II Assistant
Dr. Stephanie Chen
2006.02 - 2017.10 (11 years & 8 months)
DA II Lead Assistant
Dr.David Moore
1996.07 - 2005.09 (9 years & 2 months)
Central Piedmont Community College
from Dental Assisting Program
Harding High School
High School Diploma
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