Brandy Charles

EDDA / Dental Assistant

*** ******* **** #*

Harold, Ky 41635

606-***-****

ac4naq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Compassionate and highly talented Edda with 10 years experience in preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays and preparing materials used in dental procedures; placing composite posterior and anterior restorations, fabricating temporary crowns and bleaching trays; keeping patient's mouth free of debris during procedure; handing the Dentist the appropriate instrument; taking impressions; taking X-rays and having front desk knowledge with insurance and scheduling with experience working on Dentrix and QSI.

Skills

Temporary crowns and bleaching tray fabrication

4 handed Dental Assistant

Placing composite restorations

Rubber dam / tofflemire bands

Pour molds

Dental materials knowledge

Sterilization techniques familiarity

Dental Radiography certificate

Radiation health and safety

Dental charting

Treatment planning and consultation

Gentle Patient care

Insurance billing and coding

Organized file management

Superior customer care

Proper telephone etiquette

Instrumentation familiarity

Alginate impressions

CPR American Heart Association

HIPPA / OSHA

Certified in first aid

Work History

EDDA

Immediadent Samson Dental

Lexington, Ky 40517

June 2006- current

Prepared patients, sterilized or disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, prepared materials or assist Dentist during dental procedures.

Applied protective coating of fluoride on patients teeth.

Polished patients teeth after cleaning

Recorded treatment plans and information in the patient charts.

Exposed dental diagnostic X-rays

Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist.

Assist Dentist in medical or dental emergencies.

Fabricate composite restorations, temporary crowns and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Clean and polished removable appliances.

Make preliminary impressions for study cast and occlusal registration for mounting study cast.

Pour, trim and polish study cast.

Dental Assistant

Big Sandy Dental, Pikeville, KY

March 2013 - Feb 2016

Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.

Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.

Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.

Completed patient paperwork and scanned into Dentrix system.

Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.

Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.

Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.

Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfection protocol.

Confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses.

Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments.

Designed and confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses report card that explained patient's dental health status and treatment plans.

Took impressions for retainers and appliances.

Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.

Regularly solicited patient feedback to improve customer comfort and satisfaction.

Assisted with or instituted emergency procedures for sudden adverse developments during treatments.

Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.

Displayed expert use of Dentrix computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.

Assist during root canals.

Dental Assistant

The Dentist Office Pikeville, KY

March 2001 - May 2006

Set up for dental procedures.

Took X-rays and processed dental film in a dark room.

Assisted and work with two different doctors in one office setting.

Assisted in various Dental procedures such as fillings, surgical extractions, crowns and root canals.

Sterilized all dental instruments and examining rooms.

Keep office clean and sterilized.

Worked on various dental programs.

Scheduled patients and called to confirm insurance status.

Sent claims and called for referrals.

Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.

Completed patient paperwork and scanned documents into the system and faxed important paperwork.

Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.

Education

High School Diploma

Pike Central High School, Pikeville, KY

June 1998

Dental X-Ray Certificate

Radiology certificate Lexington, KY

Associate of Science

Big Sandy Technical and Community College

Current student

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