Madison Meares
Fayetteville
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant II with a strong background in dental assisting. Adept at providing support during dental procedures and delivering exceptional patient care. Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic work environments and effectively collaborate with dental teams. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and outstanding communication skills, consistently fostering positive experiences for both patients and colleagues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant II
Lane and Associate’s Family Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
- Sterilized dental tools and equipment, Cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintain a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during limited and comprehensive exams, restorations, crown/bridge preps and deliveries, root canals, simple or surgical extractions, implant procedures, etc.
- Performed x-rays (Bitewings, FMX, Pano, PA) safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Laboratory duties: Recording when cases are sent out/delivered, packaging cases, filling out lab slips, maintaining a clean environment, etc.
- Independently took preliminary impressions for removable appliances such as dentures and partials and pouring up models.
Dental Assistant II
Bladen Family Smiles
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment, cleaned 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 limited and comprehensive exams, restorations, crown preps/deliveries, simple and surgical extractions, root canals, removable appliance procedures, etc.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Radiology Officer
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Dental Assistant II
Dr. Allen Family Denistry
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment, cleaned 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, restorations, crown preps/deliveries, root canals, and removable appliances procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions for dentures and partials.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Education
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2022
Associates - Applied Science
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC06.2019
High School Diploma -
West Bladen High School
Bladenboro, NC06.2015
Skills
- Dental radiography: Nomad certified/Board passed
- Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation monitoring certification
- SPICE certification
- CPR certified
- Infection Control Board passed
- CE courses completed
- Team collaboration/team player
- Inventory management
- Knowledgeable in Dental software
- Effective Communication
- Precision in Work Quality
- Reliable Time Management
Timeline
Dental Assistant II
Lane and Associate’s Family Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant II
Bladen Family Smiles
05.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant II
Dr. Allen Family Denistry
10.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associates - Applied Science
Robeson Community College
High School Diploma -
West Bladen High School
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