Assistant Dental
Resume:
JoAnn Marie Lipinski
McDonough, GA 30252
Career Objective:
Dental Assistant
Seeking to secure a challenging and rewarding position with growth opportunities as a Dental and Orthodontic Assistant, and Office supply manager where my skills are effectively utilized to their fullest potential.
Summary of Qualifications:
Highly motivated dental assistant with a passion for helping people. I have 13 years’ experience in assisting multiple dentists, excellent organizational and time management abilities. Excellent communication skills needed to follow verbal and written instruction. I have a deep sense in punctuality, accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
Professional Experience:
Pacific Dental Service July 2016- Present
Specialty Dental Assistant
This included assisting with Orthodontic, Endo, Oral surgery and Periodontics, and General Dentary.
As a crossed trained assistant, I have the training and experience to work in all areas of specialty. I travel to 14 different offices working with multiple Dentist.
Eagles Landing Periodontics February 2016=June 2016
Duties performed:
Assisted Dr. in surgery procedures LANAP, Dental implant, scaling and root planning, cosmetic periodontal surgery, gum grafting, crown lengthening, osseous grafting/ guided tissue regeneration, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, sinus augmentation, tissue grafting, IV sedation, setting up rooms for surgery, sterilization of instrument, talking to patients about gum care and X-ray and 3D imaging
Orthodontic Care Of Georgia McDonough, Ga June 2014- November 2015
Duties performed:
Patient oral health and procedures, instructing patients on the use and care of orthodontic appliances, placing band and brackets and wires, fabricating Essex retainers, sterilization, chart documentation, taking and developing X-rays, adjustment of retainers and placing permanent lingual retainers
Crawford Orthodontics Stockbridge, Ga Nov-2009 – May 2014
Other duties performed:
Fitted bands, inserted arch wires, oral photos, and dental impressions, and placed orthodontic appliances, also placed permanent lingual retainers. Educating patients on oral health care and instructed patients on the use and care of their orthodontic appliances, fabricating Essex retainers, sterilization, chart documentation, taking and developing X-rays. Also, cross trained for front desk coordinator that included checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, communicating with patient on any issues with treatment and financial concerns. Confirming next day appointment accepting payment and finalizing and explaining financial contract agreement with patient and parents. And performing any additional tasks or projects as needed. Assisted in company marketing events and community service projects. Supply Manager: Ordering and maintaining front office and operatory supplies for five offices. Reduced supply budget by 30% also developed ordering and supply system to insure adequate inventory and tracking for six offices.
The Denture Place McDonough, Ga April 2009 – April-2010
Prepared patients for dental health services and instructed them in appropriate post dental treatment diet and oral hygiene materials for dental procedures: Amalgams, composites, crowns, bridges, Prepared dental instrument and extractions, implants, dentures, and cosmetic veneers. Sterilize instruments and radiographic films and maintained X-ray machinery, disinfect, clinical treatment rooms and equipment. crowns, placed retraction cords, adjusted dentures, and partials. Developed and processed of fabricated temporary. Preformed required laboratory procedures- taking dental impressions pour and trimmed models, bleaching trays and custom trays, applied fluoride and sealants, dry socket redressing.
Moore Family Dentist Peachtree City, GA 2008-2009
Prepared patients for dental health services and instructed them in appropriate post dental treatment diet and oral hygiene. Prepared dental instrument and materials for dental procedures: Amalgams, composites, crowns, bridges, extractions, implants, denture and cosmetic veneers, sterilize instruments disinfect clinical treatment rooms and equipment. Developed and processed radiographic films and maintained X-ray machinery, fabricated temporary crowns, placed retraction cords. Performed required laboratory procedures- taking dental impressions pour and trimmed models, bleaching trays and custom trays. Applied fluoride and sealants.
Dr.Michael Lee McKenzie D.D.S. Lithonia, GA 2007-2008
Drs. Scott and Michelle McKenzie D.M.D. Buford, GA 2004-2007
Dental Practicum
Dr. Tom Fields D.D.S Gainesville, GA July 2005-Sept 2005
Assisted in Orthodontics procedures, sterilized instruments, treatment rooms and equipment
Good News: Warren Green Dental Clinic Gainesville, GA July 2005-Sept 2005
Assisted in clinical procedures: composites, amalgams, extractions
Sterilized instruments, treatment rooms and equipment
Filed patient records
EDUCATION:
Education Lanier Technical College, Gainesville GA Dental Assistant: 2004
Massy Inst Collage, Sandy Spring GA Administrative Assistant: 1993
Certification Georgia State Board of Dentistry
Expanded Duties: 2005 Course IV Course VI
CPR Certification March 2016-2018
Dental Assisting National Board Exam Infection Control Radiation Health and Safety CPR- First Aid
Computers skills Proficient in Word, Excel, Power point, Dentrix, Eagle software.
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