Michaela Matthews
Hendersonville
Summary
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Fletcher Family Dentistry
Fletcher
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Dental Assistant
Mills River Family Dental
Mills River
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cabinwood Drive Homeschool
Hendersonville05-2012
Skills
- Patient education
- Sterilization procedures
- Dental radiography
- Instrument handling
- Medical record keeping
- Treatment coordination
- Time management
- Customer service
- Oral surgery assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Patient services
- Dental records
- Dental impressions
Certification
- X-ray certificate
- Dental Assistant certificate
- BLS and CPR certification
Affiliations
- People person
- Quick to learn
- Eager to learn
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Fletcher Family Dentistry
10.2022 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Mills River Family Dental
04.2021 - 09.2022
- X-ray certificate
- Dental Assistant certificate
- BLS and CPR certification
High School Diploma -
Cabinwood Drive Homeschool
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