Karen Bowman
Pinnacle,NC
Summary
Accomplished Certified Dental Assistant specializing in patient management. Demonstrated ability to anticipate dentist needs, streamline operations, and enhance patient education, leading to improved satisfaction and retention. I am very personable. Always eager to help. Absolutely love Dental Assisting.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CDA
Dr Spangler
Winston-Salem, NC
2006 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained professional development through ongoing continuing education courses in dental assisting techniques.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment, adhering to infection control standards consistently.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Made Soft OG Bleach trays
- Helped at the front desk when needed
CDA
Dr Lundquist
Winston-Salem, NC
1996 - 2006
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations without delays.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Fabricated Soft Occlusal guard, Bleach trays
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Help with reception
- Making appointments
- Helped with collections.
- Also assisted with Root Canals
- Dr Lundquist retired.
CDA
Dr. Russell
Winston-Salem, NC
1994 - 1996
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment, adhering to infection control standards consistently.
- Completed a Implant course with Wake Forrest.
- Assisted with placing of implants. Also restoring implants.
CDA
Dr. Nash
Winston-Salem, NC
1991 - 1994
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment, adhering to infection control standards consistently.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Dr Nash retired.
CDA
Dr . Bailey
Winston-Salem, NC
1985 - 1988
- Supported dental procedures by providing chairside assistance and ensuring patient comfort during treatments.
- Dr. Bailey reired.
Education
GED -
FTCC
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Impression taking expertise
- Infection control proficiency
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient management
- Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Restorative procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Chairside assistance
- Patient relations
Timeline
CDA
Dr Spangler
2006 - Current
CDA
Dr Lundquist
1996 - 2006
CDA
Dr. Russell
1994 - 1996
CDA
Dr. Nash
1991 - 1994
CDA
Dr . Bailey
1985 - 1988
GED -
FTCC