Zoe Whipple

Dental Assistant

Sierra Family Dentistry

05.2012 - 06.2023

Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures
Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and materials
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems
Collaborated with dental team to ensure efficient workflow and patient scheduling
Trained new staff on office procedures and clinical protocols
Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a sterile environment
Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring availability
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Maintained sterilization protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.
Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental software systems.