Rebecca Russo
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic Certified Dental Assistant with extensive experience at The Dental Care Center, excelling in patient education and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient retention through personalized care and effective communication. Proficient in dental radiography and skilled in team collaboration, contributing to improved operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Certified dental professional with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, radiography, and infection control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced clinical environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
The Dental Care Center
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate dental records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, enhancing their understanding of oral hygiene practices.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices for patient care and safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management system to track supplies, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Collaborated with team to streamline appointment scheduling processes, improving patient flow and satisfaction.
- Led initiatives to upgrade dental technologies, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
- Managed patient emergencies calmly and efficiently, coordinating with dental team members to provide appropriate care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health between visits.
- Aided in the creation of custom dental appliances such as mouthguards or retainers by taking precise impressions of patients'' teeth.
- Facilitated effective communication between dentists and non-English speaking patients using bilingual skills when needed.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless care during high-volume periods, minimizing wait times for patients.
- 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.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Dianne Atari
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools efficiently.
- 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.
- Expedited insurance claim processing by accurately completing required documentation in a timely manner.
- Contributed to practice growth through exceptional patient care, leading to increased referrals from satisfied clients.
- Enhanced office efficiency by maintaining accurate records, scheduling appointments, and managing inventory.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate dental records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, enhancing their understanding of oral hygiene practices.
- Implemented inventory management system to track supplies, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
Education
CPR - CPR
NC Dental U
Wake Forest, NC01-2025
SPICE - Curriculum For Dental Healthcare Settings
NC Dental U
Wake Forest, NC03-2022
Nitrous Oxide Sedation - Nitrous Oxide Sedation
NC Dental U
Wake Forest, NC07-2021
Dental Assisting National Board - Dental Assisting
Pearson Professional Center
Warwick, RI01-2021
CORONAL Polishing - CORONAL Polishing
NC Dental U
Wake Forest, NC09-2018
Intro Dent Radiography - Dental Assistant
CCRI
Warwick05-1997
Intro Review To Danb -
CCRI
Warwick, RI05-1997
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Fatima High School
Warwick, RI06-1992
Skills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking expertise
- Patient management
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery assistance
- Electronic charting
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Pediatric dental care
- Patient assessments
- Prophylaxis
- Dental appliance fabrication
- Dental radiography techniques
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant- DANB Certificate 1/16/ 2025
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation For Dental Auxiliaries 7/ 2021
- Coronal Polishing 9/ 20/ 2018
- Spice Certification 3/12/2022
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
The Dental Care Center
05.2020 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Dianne Atari
05.2019 - 02.2020
CPR - CPR
NC Dental U
SPICE - Curriculum For Dental Healthcare Settings
NC Dental U
Nitrous Oxide Sedation - Nitrous Oxide Sedation
NC Dental U
Dental Assisting National Board - Dental Assisting
Pearson Professional Center
CORONAL Polishing - CORONAL Polishing
NC Dental U
Intro Dent Radiography - Dental Assistant
CCRI
Intro Review To Danb -
CCRI
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Fatima High School