Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with 30 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Brookline Orthodontic Associates
09.2021 - Current
Taking ortho records. Placing brackets, separators, changing wires, placing ligature ties and kobayashi hooks. Instruction on ortho elastics and oral hygiene. Invisalign impressions/scanning placing attachments and instruction. Inventory and ordering supplies.
Trained new staff members on office protocols, enhancing team performance through structured onboarding sessions.
Fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
Promoted positive patient experiences by building rapport and addressing concerns during appointments.
Lead Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
01.2022 - 01.2023
Organized operatories and sterilization to ensure a more efficient flow. Four handed chairside assisting, cord packing, temporary crowns, Itero Scans and tracking lab cases.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Randolph Dental Group
01.2008 - 01.2022
Four handed chairside assisting in very busy multi-specialty practice with General, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Managing patient flow, infection control, patient education.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Coordinated with dental labs for timely case submissions and accurate fabrication of restorations.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Sales Supervisor
GAP, Inc
01.2000 - 01.2008
Customer service of the highest standards. Running sales Floor of 8-10 associates.
Dr. Gerald Maher
01.1996 - 01.1997
Education
Massasoit Dental Associates
01-1996
Skills
Exemplary customer service and communication skills