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City: Vista

State: CA

Zip: 92081

Country: USA

Phone: 760-***-****

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Registered Dental Assistant with 18 years of chair side experience, and Computer experience. Worked in General Dentistry, Endodontics and the Orthodontic field. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with all patients.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Joseph P. Keefe Technical Vocational School, Framingham MA 1/2001 to 5/1984 (Health Services / Dental)

High School Dipolma from Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Framingham MA 1/2001 to 1/2013

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Registered Dental Assistant with 18 years of chair side experience, and Computer experience. Worked in General Dentistry, Endodontics and the Orthodontic field. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with all patients.

Licenses

Registered Dental Assistant, State of California Lic. # 73008

Coronal Polishing License

Radiology Certification

OSHA and Infection Control Certified

Healthcare Provider American Heart Association CPR Certified

Skill Highlights

Dental x-rays expertise

Coronal polishing ability

Patient educator

Mouth mirror inspection

Suture removal competency

Post-extraction dressing

Computer charting

Current X-Ray certification

CPR

Fully Expanded Dental Assisting

Digital radiology professional

OSHA certification

Endodontics

Pedo and prophylaxis expertise

Bleaching and whitening technique

Post-extraction dressings

Digital radiology professional

Skilled in root canals

Restoration

Handpiece care proficiency

Appointment scheduling proficiency

Alphanumeric filing

Dental office expertise

Computer charting

Study model pour and trim

Front office procedures expertise

Dental equipment maintenance

Dentrix

Professional Experience

June 2006 to November 2012

Affiliated Dental Specialists Solana Beach, CA

Registered Dental Assistant for Orthodontist

Greeted and prepared patients for their Orthodontic Procedure.

Effectively operated digital x-ray machines

Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely manner.

Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.

Proficiently assisted Orthodontist with diagnostic and orthodontic procedures.Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.Properly removed orthodontic bands, brackets and cement.Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.Recommended products and devices for patients' home care.Deftly operated air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances.Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services.Consistently ensured the functioning and sterilization of equipment being used.Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.

Was elected Employee of the month multiple times.

Education and Training

Joseph P. Keefe Technical Vocational School Framingham, MA

High School Diploma Health Services / Dental

Course study of Dental Assisting, and Health Care.

Senior Year took place in work/study program. Worked full-time one week, and following week studied academics. Graduated High Honors

Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA

Certificate Radiology Certification Program

Certification Program for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

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