Whitney Richardson
Parker,Colorado
Summary
Skilled EDDA bringing 11 years of experience working with dental organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving goals. Accomplished in working with leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Coordinator
City Center Dental Group
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
City Center Dental Group
Englewood, CO
03.2018 - Current
- Operated x-ray equipment.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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,
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by CareStream for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, 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 Open Dental, Eagle Soft and Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, placing and cementations.
Dental Assistant
School Of Dental Medicine
Aurora, CO
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Guided students and residents to utilize their schooling in dentistry.
Dental Assistant/EDDA
Pamela Gates DDS
Englewood, CO
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Education
Continuing Dental Education
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Aurora, CO06.2015
Necessary Functions Within A Dental Facility
Academy For Dental Assisting Careers
Littleton, CO11.2012
High School Diploma -
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton, CO05.2009
Skills
- Performance Management
- Quality Assurance
- Schedule Coordination
- Team Building
- Motivational Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Detail-Oriented
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advising and Educating Patients
Accomplishments
- Achieved Radiology Education and Training for Dental Assistants
- Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration Training
- CPR Certified as of 2022
- Certification of completion in Laser Safety Training
- Certification of Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Professionals
- Completion of The Bleeding Control For The Injured (BCon) Course
Timeline
Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
City Center Dental Group
03.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
School Of Dental Medicine
01.2015 - 03.2018
Dental Assistant/EDDA
Pamela Gates DDS
11.2012 - 01.2015
Financial Coordinator
City Center Dental Group
Continuing Dental Education
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Necessary Functions Within A Dental Facility
Academy For Dental Assisting Careers
High School Diploma -
Dakota Ridge Senior High School