DARLENE AUSTIN

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTH SHORE LIJ HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL MEDICINE 9/2002 –9/2014

Dental Assistant

• Proficient in manual and digital Panorex/Perapical X Ray taking and developing

• Trained in hospital standard sterilization procedures including preparing dental instrument set ups

• 4 handed dental assisting (Perio,Prosto,Special Needs,Endo,Oral Surg,Pedo.Clinics)

• Maintained dental operatories and all areas visible to patients; in addition to dental lab, sterilization

area, etc.

• Worked alongside existing and incoming Dental Residents / Practicing Dentists to maintain

standard level of patient care and support

• Provided feedback and acted as an advocate to improve departmental goals

• Responsible for laboratory procedures including pour/trim patient models and organization of lab

• Attended trainings and seminars to improve communication and safety skills

GREEN ACRES DENTAL 6/1984 – 8/2002

Head Dental Assistant

• Trained in standard sterilization procedures including preparing dental instrument set ups

• 4 handed dental assisting in multi care office (Perio,Prosto,,Endo,Oral Surg,General) including

anticipating needs of DDS

• Specialized in patient comfort and satisfaction while maintaining all dental operatories and other

areas visible to patients

• Responsible for ordering all dental supply orders

• Supervised fabrication of temporary acrylic crowns, suture removals, and temporary crown

cementations

• Responsible for providing team support and maintaining comfortable environment for patient

care

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCATION

CPR and AED Certified

MARC AND JEFFREY GOLDSTEIN DDS

Hands On in Office 4 handed Dental assistant Training

JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma

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