Brooke Dorlan
Waynesville,NC
Summary
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. Talented Dental Assistant with 24 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Carolina Mountain Endodontics
03.2006 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8-10 procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Black Orthodontics
04.2003 - 03.2006
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8-10 procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Education
Xray Certification - Dental Assisting
Ab Technical College
Asheville, NC03.2000
Skills
- Radiography Safety
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Inventory Replenishment
- Sterilization Techniques
- Postoperative Education
- Data Verification
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Sealant Application
- Occlusal Registrations
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Emergency Dental Care
- Taking X-Rays
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Chair Side Assistance
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Payment Collection
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Nitrous Oxide
- Medical Charting
- Health and Safety Practices
- Critical Thinking
- Personable Communication
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Sanitation Protocols
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Autoclave Operation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral Health Care
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Restorative Materials
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Radiation Protection
- Manage Schedules
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental Impressions
- Instrument Selection
- Laser Debridement
- Placing Crowns
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Carolina Mountain Endodontics
03.2006 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant
Black Orthodontics
04.2003 - 03.2006
Xray Certification - Dental Assisting
Ab Technical College
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