PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

SHERRIE KUNZ

**** ********* *** ** ****** NC, Wilson, NC 27896 • H: 252-***-**** • C: 252-***-**** • actqnh@r.postjobfree.com I am very Organized and detail-oriented. My Objective is to utilize my experience and education as a dental assistant to add maximum value to my employer, who supports personal growth and advancement In return. Dental materials knowledge

Dental Radiography certificate

Dental Assisting National Board

Temporary crowns

Certified in First Aid

Root canal therapy

Full mouth radiographs

Prophylaxis

Detailed patient histories

Model trimming competency

Tofflemire retainers

Instrumentation familiarity

Temporary crown and bridge fabrication

08/2013 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dental Care Center - Wilson North Carolina, 27896

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. Completed patient paperwork and scanned into Dentrix system. Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth. Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records. Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary. Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures. 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 disinfectant protocol. Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings. Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times. Took impressions for retainers and appliances.

11/2011 - 06/2013

Nursing Assistant

Vidant Medical Center - Greenville North Carolina

I worked as a Nursing Assistant in various Department at Vidant Medical Center. Emergency Room

ICU

Labor and Delivery

Cancer Unit

Heart Center

Mental Health

08/2004 - 07/2011

Dental Assistant

Carolina Dental Associates - Greenville, North Carolina Displayed expert use of Dentrix computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments. Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments. Assisted with or instituted emergency procedures for sudden adverse developments during treatments. Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral). Took impressions for retainers and appliances.

EDUCATION

Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times. Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings. Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites. Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures. 09/1998 - 06/2004

Dental Assistant

Family Practice Dental Clinic - Greenville, North Carolina Performed dental procedures due to medical conditions. Cancer of the mouth.

Car accidents involving the mouth.

Surgical Extractions

Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties. Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures. Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review. Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary. Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures. 1977

High School Diploma:

Ayden Grifton High School - North Carolina

2013

Certificate: Nursing Assistant

Pitt Community College - Greenville, NC

1995

Certificate: Intraoral Radiography

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry - Chapel Hill, North Carolina 1995

Certificate: Dental Assistant

North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners - Raleigh, North Carolina 2006

Certificate: Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Southern Regional AHEC / Continuing Medical Education - Fayetteville, North Carolina

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