&#****;Gillian Evola

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Objective

To continue to use my over thirty years of experience in the dental field, while at the same time further develop my knowledge.

Education

DIPLOMA JUNE 10, 1981 SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL, SCHAUMBURG IL.

ANESTHESIA ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE DEGREE 2002 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS, ROSEMONT IL.

Skills & Abilities

DENTAL

Assist doctor four handed and six handed.

Radiographs digital and film (periapical, bite wings, full mouth x-rays, panorex, and I-cat scan).

Proficient with dental software (Softdent, Carestream, Eaglesoft, and Dentrix).

Impressions - pour and trim models.

Make custom trays, whitening trays, and night guards.

Make and set temporary crowns, remove cement and remove sutures.

Knowledge of impression material (alginate, vinyl polysilicon, putty/wash system, and hydrocolloid).

Familiar with restorative material (amalgam, composite, porcelain crowns and bridges, veneers, onlays and inlays, and implant supported restorations including marius bridge and profile prosthesis).

Knowledge of local anesthetic (Septocaine, Lidocaine, Carbocaine, and Marcaine).

Experienced with sedative and general anesthetic (Atropine, Demerol, Versed, Valium, Sodium Pentothal, Sodium Brevitol, Decadron, Narcan, and Compazine).

Give instructions on oral hygiene, pre-operative and post-operative care.

Current CPR certification and HIPAA and OSHA compliant.

OFFICE SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Math and accounting skills.

Effectively prioritize work and meet frequent deadlines.

Analyze statistical and financial data for reports.

Highly organized and motivated.

Keen attention to detail.

Work well independently and on a team.

Professional Experience

SURGICAL ASSISTANT DR. MARTIN KOLINSKI AND DR. TRICIA CROSBY NOVEMBER 2006-CURRENT

Assist doctor chairside for all periodontal surgeries (implant placement, osseous surgery, and cosmetic periodontal procedures).

Set up sterile and non-sterile operatories for surgery.

Maintain dental equipment, all handpieces, I-Cat scan, and autoclaves (M-11 and Tuttnauer).

Take digital x-rays (Dexis).

Converted to paperless charts.

Educate patients while presenting treatment plans in a reassuring and positive manner.

Placed multiple implant systems (Nobel, Astra, Hiossen, and Bio Horizon).

Used multiple bone and membrane materials (Bio-Oss, Symbios, Ora Graft, Gem 21, Regeneform, Infuse Bone, Bio Gide, Bio Mend, Mucograft, and Gortex Membrane).

LANAP laser set up, sterilization, and unit care.

DENTAL ASSISTANT INTRUCTOR CONDENSED CURRICULUM INSTITUTE MARCH 2015 - MAY 2015

Educated students on multiple aspects of dental assisting. Including history, legal responsibilities, anatomy, and clinical procedures. This was a very accelerated curriculum.

SURGICAL ASSISTANT DR. MARK WOLF AND DR. ANTHONY DOHSE JANUARY 2006 OCTOBER 2006

Assist doctors for all oral surgery procedures.

Prepare different surgery tray setups.

Draw IV medications for sedation.

Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on equipment.

Provided a positive and up-beat environment for patients and co-workers.

OFFICE MANAGER FAMILY FIRST DENTAL SEPTEMBER 2003 AUGUST 2005

Maintain high production schedule for multi doctor practice (five general and two specialists).

Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain maximum benefit for patients. (Pre-estimates, narratives, etc.).

Present complete treatment plans, including all options, explaining benefits and financial obligations.

In charge of staffing practice with competent and well qualified employees.

Schedule and conduct staff and associate meetings.

Prepare and discuss employee reviews with owners and employees.

Develop and implement disciplinary policies.

Process all invoices and track credits due.

Organize and oversee practice move (from Naperville to Warrenville) and working closely with contractors to ensure little loss in production.

Organize and oversee software conversion.

SURGICAL ASSISTANT DR. MICHAEL FINGER AND DR. ANTHONY BENNETT JULY 1998- MAY 2003

Assist doctor s chair-side while maintaining open airway.

Proficient inventory control.

Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of equipment.

Daily preparation for following day (sterilize instruments, tray setup, draw IV medication).

Train new employees and co-workers on proper procedures.

Elgin Community College student internship educator.

Schedule patient appointments and postop instruction.

DENTAL ASSISTANT DR. RICHARD VOLK JANUARY 1990- NOVEMBER 1990 AND APRIL 1994 - FEBRUARY 1998

Travel between offices. (Streamwood, Schaumburg, and Bartlett).

Supervise monthly billing statements.

Assist in setup and computerized bookkeeping.

Communicated with carriers to resolve discrepancies.

Maintain recall system.

Chair-side dental assisting.

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