Dental Assistant
Resume:
Laura Griffin, DA II
griffin.lauram@gmail.
com
Summary of Qualifications
Associate in Arts with from Sandhills Community College. Diploma in Dental Assisting from Central Carolina Community College.
Maintained 4.0 GPA while in the DA program. I possess over twelve years of combined medical related experience as well as various
roles in leadership and supervision. My knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in Restorative Dentistry • Rotations in Community Health, General Dentistry and Pediatrics
• Taking impressions • Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix and EPR software
• Lab Work • Intermediate understanding of Spanish
Professional Experience
09/14 – present Dental Assistant, UNC School of Dentistry Department of Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC
• Rotated through six different clinics within the pediatric department (operating room, Dental Faculty Practice, grad and
undergrad, developmental disabilities, conscious sedation and orthodontics)
• Assisted with students as well as faculty using 4-handed dentistry in restorative and preventive procedures
• Charted full pediatric exams for students and faculty
• Assisted with orthodontic procedures (records, full band and bond, appliance check and delivery, wire checks and de-bond)
• Took x-rays and impressions
• Prepared and packaged dental instruments for sterilization
• Cleaned chairs and equipment quickly and efficiently in order to keep patient flow moving steadily
01/12 – 10/12 Assembly Technician, Caterpillar, Sanford, NC
• Followed Standard Work Orders to assemble the product
• Achieved highest level of quality while maintaining velocity
• Demonstrated excellent manual dexterity by use of torque tools, hand tools and air tools
08/06 – 08/09 Lead Pharmacy Technician, Piedmont Health Services, Carrboro, NC
• Customer service and satisfaction
• Input and filled prescriptions
• Ordered and stocked supplies
• Prepared various reports
08/01 – 05/06 Substitute Teacher, Lee County Schools, Sanford, NC
• Interacted with and engaged students while following lesson plans
• Ensured safety and well-being of students
• Prepared daily reports
Education
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08/13 – 07/31 Diploma in Dental Assisting, Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, NC
08/10 – 12/12 Associate in Arts, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, NC
08/94 – 06/97 Diploma in General Education, Lee County Senior High School, Sanford, NC
Certifications
BLS for Healthcare Workers, Adult, Infant and Child CPR and AED, Infection Control, Coronal Polishing, NC X-Ray
Volunteer Exerience
Give Kids a Smile (Lee, Harnett and Orange Counties), St. Joseph of the Pines Dental Truck, Laurels of Chatham, 4-H Youth Archery
Instructor
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