Tobi Peterson
509-572-8145 tobialive@mac.com
3731 England Blvd. Unit A Missoula, MT 59808
Summary
I have a degree in Elementary Education which makes me very good working with children and people of all ages as it created a background to be very patient. I have had many jobs besides teaching. Working in the field of dentistry was always a passion of mine as I know how much a beautiful smile means to people. I loved helping restore confidence in my patients when they achieved the smile they were always hoping for. I love working with people as I believe I can relate to them on many levels. I am very detail oriented and extremely organized.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Greg Brown Orthodontics
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Helped [Job title]s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by [Action].
Endodontic Dental Assistant
Columbia River Endodontics
01.2016 - 06.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Helped [Job title]s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Certificate Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Charter College-Pasco WA
Pasco, WA01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT12.1999
Skills
- Emergency Treatment
- Dental Impressions
- Oral Evaluations
- Infection Control
- Diagnostic X-Rays
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Tool Retrieval
- Records Preparation
- Data Entry
- Orthodontic Photography
- Cement Removal
- Chart Updating
- Dental Supply Inventory
- Orthodontic Care
- Emergency Dental Care
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Surgical Extractions
- Compliance Training
- Restorative Procedures
- Universal Precautions
- Amalgam Preparation
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Appliances
- X-Ray Processing
- High-Volume Environments
- Oral Health Care
- Patient Assessments
- Protective Coatings
- Sealant Application
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Education
- Removable Appliances
- Impression Taking
- Brace Fitting
- Medical Charting
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Local Anesthetics
- Patient Flow Management
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Data Verification
- Preventative Maintenance
- Inventory Replenishment
- Space Maintainers
- Placing Crowns
- Team Meetings
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Pulp Capping
- Autoclave Operation
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Rapport Development
- Personable Communication
- Nitrous Oxide
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Malfunction Troubleshooting
- Providing Feedback
- Suture Removal
- Rubber Dam Placement
- Preliminary Impressions
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Radiation Protection
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Restorative Materials
- OSHA Compliance
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Care Standards
- Fluoride Application
- Mold Fabrication
- Individualized Care Plans
- Postoperative Education
- Restoration
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Skiing, biking, exercising, tennis, hiking, paddle boarding, volunteering just to name a few.
I really enjoy the outdoors as it provides solitude and new adventures always. You can always find me hiking with my dog in the early hours of the morning before the "world wakes up". I also enjoy cooking, reading, and learning new things. Continuing education is extremely important to me to stay current in advancements and new technology.
Timeline
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Greg Brown Orthodontics
09.2019 - 03.2020
Endodontic Dental Assistant
Columbia River Endodontics
01.2016 - 06.2018
Certificate Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Charter College-Pasco WA
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Montana State University - Bozeman
Work Availability
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