Versatile Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Appalachian Dental Associates, showcasing proficiency in dental radiography and a commitment to enhancing patient satisfaction. Excelled in equipment sterilization and infection control, significantly improving clinic hygiene standards. Demonstrated exceptional cross-training capabilities and first aid expertise, ensuring operational excellence and patient safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Appalachian Dental Associates
03.2011 - 12.2024
Prepared examination rooms by setting up instruments and materials.
Operated sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene and compliance standards.
Utilized intraoral cameras to document patient conditions for treatment planning.
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.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Operation of CEREC crown machine.
Front Desk/ Dental Assistant
Dr. Larry Barbles/ Dr. Holbert Lang
01.2006 - 03.2011
Enhanced patient experience by providing a welcoming and efficient front desk service.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Managed patient records with accuracy, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Proactively identified opportunities to cross-train-allowing flexibility in coverage for team members during absences.
Prepared examination rooms by setting up instruments and materials.
Operated sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene and compliance standards.
Utilized intraoral cameras to document patient conditions for treatment planning.
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.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Bookkeeper/Cashier
Fast Food Mart
01.2003 - 01.2005
Tracked accounts receivable for timely collection and maintained communication with clients.
Created spreadsheets to analyze financial information and present findings to management.
Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure records matched statements.
Compiled financial reports by summarizing monthly transactions and reviewing expense reports.
Handled all bank deposits
Filled in store ATM
Ran register
Stocked shelves in store
Education
No Degree - Dental Radiology Certification
AB Tech
Asheville, NC
No Degree - General ED
SCC
Sylva, NC
06-2005
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, NC
05-2005
Skills
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Appointment scheduling
Treatment room setup
Cross-training capabilities
Infection control proficiency
Dental material handling
First aid training
Electronic charting
Office administration duties
OSHA regulations
HIPAA compliance
CEREC Crown Certified
Make Temporary Crowns
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Appalachian Dental Associates
03.2011 - 12.2024
Front Desk/ Dental Assistant
Dr. Larry Barbles/ Dr. Holbert Lang
01.2006 - 03.2011
Bookkeeper/Cashier
Fast Food Mart
01.2003 - 01.2005
No Degree - Dental Radiology Certification
AB Tech
No Degree - General ED
SCC
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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