Tracy Foster
Bronx,NY
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with specialized training in surgical implant placement and a proven track record of enhancing patient care through expert chairside assistance and efficient treatment room management. Excelled at Dr. V. Celenza's practice by mentoring new staff and mastering Dentrix software, demonstrating both technical proficiency and leadership. Achieved a significant boost in patient satisfaction and office efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. R. Berg & Dr. S. Bowne Dental Office
03.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools, trays, instruments, equipments and surfaces, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient maintaining health and safety practices.
- Executed in office teeth whitening procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance with veneers, crowns, bridges, onlays, inlays, implant restorations and fillings.
- Performed x-rays and intra-oral scans safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry boosting efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Dr. M. Edmond
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted chairside with all dental services.
- Fabricated temporary crowns, bridges, onlays, inlays; took pano, digital radiographs and scans.
- Inventory management comparing quality, quantity and cost focusing on 100% patient care and budget limit.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
- Implement safty procedures within OSHA guidelines to protect patients and staff members.
Dental Assistant
Dr. V. Celenz & Dr. D. Kerrigan Dental Office
03.2004 - 06.2021
- Completed a specialize training to assist with surgical implant placement, allowing the office to expand its services.
- Received in office training to perform digital intraoral scanning on patients.
- Trained and mentored 4 new dental assistants on clinical procedures and protocols.
- Collaborated with team of 9 dental professionals to provide seamless patient care and maintained efficient office operations.
- Assisted chairside during implant placement, periodontal, extraction surgeries and multiple restorative services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Mandl Allied Health
New York, NY01-2001
Skills
- Intraoral scanning techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection & biohazard control proficiency
- Equipment & instrument maintenance
- Dental Implant & terminology
- Dentrix, Dexis & Open Dental Software
- Inventory & Budget Management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. R. Berg & Dr. S. Bowne Dental Office
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. M. Edmond
09.2021 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. V. Celenz & Dr. D. Kerrigan Dental Office
03.2004 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Mandl Allied Health
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