Ariel McCain

***** * ******* ***. *******, AZ ***96

623-***-****

ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

Resume - Dental Assistant

Objective - I am a USA citizen and an active duty military spouse with 10 plus years of Federal USA government experience as a dental assistant that also provides oral prophylaxis dental cleanings and operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs including panoramic, cephalometric and 3D images who is currently working as a GS 5 step-4 (0861) dental assistant with specialty training providing duties at a fast pace Air Force dental clinic who is seeking the opportunity to perform exceptional dental assistant services if I am selected.

Education and Training

●Red Cross Basic Life Support, Issued Mar 2023-Expires Mar 2025

●Five Level Training Certification, Issued Jan 2023

●IV placement Certification, Issued Aug 2021

●MHS Genesis Dentrix Software, Issued July 2021

●Sedation Monitor Certification, Issued July 2021

●Dental National Board Radiology Certification, Issued May 2021

●Oral Prophylaxis Training Course, Issued Dec 2017

●Certified Dental Assisting Program, Issued May 2011

Summary - I am a highly experienced dental assistant with dental specialty training in endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. I also have received a five level certification to train other assistants in these dental specialities. I have my dental radiographic, prophylaxis and IV placement certification. I am a reliable professional that will provide great service and representation. I enjoy patient care and working with people. I have the ability to connect positively with others. I am a self-motivated and organized team member with extensive experience succeeding in a busy dental clinic all while paying attention to detail, reaching deadlines and maintaining dental readiness.

Experience

Military Treatment Facility Under DHA, Dental Assistant (0681) GS-5 Step 4, at the 56th OMRS Dental Flight at Luke Air Force Base Medical Group

7219 N. Litchfield RD Luke AFB, AZ 85309

(July 2021 - Current)

Full time, I work 40 hours a week being paid $20.00 hourly

-Civilian Personnel Representative, Andrea Vail

Phone: 623-***-****

Email: ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

-Dental Flight Commander, Lt. Col Erin Yancey

Phone: 623-***-**** or 570-***-****

Email: ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

-Medical Group Commander, Col Nathan Schwamburger

Phone: 210-***-****

Email: ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

*Military Treatment Facility Under DHA, GS-5 Step 4 Dental Assistant

Duties:

●Perform chair side assistance during patient care.

●Maintain visibility for the dentist as they prepare teeth for treatment

by using isolite, air water syringe, high volume evacuator and suction tip to remove fluids and materials while retracting

tongue, cheek, and tissues.

●Place and remove rubber dams and

tofflemire with matrix bands, wedges or other isolation materials.

●Seat temporary crowns and permanent crowns prepared by the dentist.

●Provide pre- and post-treatment

for oral surgery including removing sutures.

●Place IV catheters for surgical patients.

●Operate platelet-rich fibrin centrifuge machine.

●Take impressions to construct night guards and athletic mouth-guards.

●Create custom impression trays and bite registrations.

●Operate digital dental radiographic equipment to capture intra-oral/panoramic, cephalometric and 3-D images.

●Use prime scan to fabricate 3D cerec crowns or to create surgical guides for implant surgeries.

●Take impressions to construct night guards and athletic mouth-guards.

●Create custom impression trays and bite registrations.

●Provide prophylaxis cleanings.

●Instruct patients in preventive oral health care.

●Provide fluoride treatments and place sealants.

●Complete dental software workload entries.

●Assist dentists directly for annual dental exams.

●Administrative and customer services.

●Coordinate referrals and complete paperwork.

●Check patients into the clinic and collect documents.

●Create patient records.

●Train staff and demonstrate procedures.

●Call and confirm patients.

●Manage programs such as sedation training logs and tissue tracking.

Dental Assistant, DoD Contractor, for The United States Navy 3RD Dental Battalion in Okinawa, Japan at the Kinser Dental clinic

( September 2015 - July 2018 ) -Full Time, I worked 40 hours a week

-US Navy Contract Officer Representative, David Clark, 315-***-****

- Dental Clinic Commander, Naval Captain Thomas Carroll

Phone: 630-***-****

Email: ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

*US Navy DoD Contract Pay Scale For My Dental Assistant Duties:

●16 September 2015 - 15 September 2016 - $13.75/Hourly

●16 September 2016 - 15 September 2017 - $14.50/Hourly

●16 September 2017 - 15 September 2018 - $15.25/Hourly

●16 September 2018 - 15 September 2019 - $16.00/Hourly

Duties:

●Assist chair side during dental procedures.

●Place rubber dams and isolate teeth with matrix bands.

●Take impressions to fabricate mouth guards.

●Create temporary crowns and place them.

●Provide prophylaxis dental cleanings.

●Provide sealants and fluoride to patients.

●Instruct patients in proper oral health care.

●Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

●Answer, redirect calls, distribute correspondence.

●Scan and insert documents into patients records.

●Produce excellent dental radiographs.

Dental Assistant DoD Contractor, for The United States Navy 3RD Dental Battalion in Okinawa, Japan at The Kinser Dental clinic

(December 2011 - September 2015) -Full Time, I worked 40 hours a week

- Clinic OIC, US Navy Captain Sherry Caraveo

Phone: 442-***-****

Email: ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

Duties:

●Set up dental instruments and materials for procedures

●Obtain and record up to date health history and patient vitals

●Produce working dental radiographs

●Assist doctor chairside during procedure including completing chart procedure notes and enter into software

Orthodontic Dental Assistant, DoD Contractor for The United States Navy 3RD Dental Battalion in Okinawa, Japan at the Kinser dental clinic

(August 2011 - December 2011) -Full Time, I worked 40 hours a week

-Immediate Supervisor, US Navy Captain Sherry Caraveo, 442-***-****

Duties:

●Greet and schedule patients

●Produce dental radiographs for treatment plans

●Create impressions of the patients teeth

●Provide the orthodontist assistance during procedures

Dental Assistant Red Cross Volunteer, The United States Air Force 18th Dental Squadron

( November 2010 - May 2011) -Full Time, I worked 40 hours a week

- Clinic Supervisor, Air Force CMSgt Kaleth Wright

Phone: 301-***-****

Email: ad09xa@r.postjobfree.com

Duties:

●Provide chairside dental assistance

●Update procedures completed in dental software

●Call patients to confirm upcoming dental appointments

●Set up and tear down treatment room

●Produce dental radiographs

Youth Coordinator, The YMCA

(November 2009 - January 2010) -Part Time, I worked 25-30 hours a week being paid $12.00 hourly

- Youth Programs Supervisor, Brenda Lay

Phone: 608-***-****

Duties:

●Supervise youth enrolled in YMCA programs

●Organize and lead programs for youth

●Provide structured activities

●Encourage early childhood developmental skills

●Ensure child safety guidelines

Skills and Abilities

Communication

●Ability to confidently lead and train others

●Excellent verbal and written communication skills

●Intermediate in verbal and written Spanish

●Experience creating and making PowerPoint presentations

●Experience creating and coordinating virtual meetings and conference calls

Computer Software Experience

●Proficient in producing dental radiographs

●Proficient in MHS Genisis and Dentrix dental software

●Proficient in Dental scheduling system CDA & DenCast

●Experience in HTML, JavaScript, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access,

Awards

● Dental Flight Golden Scaler Award, April 2023

●56th OMRS, Dental Flight Outstanding Patient Experience Award February 2023

●56th OMRS, Dental Flight Top Performer Award, October 2021

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