Sara Klann
Lapeer, MI *8446
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Dental Assistant with 16 + years of experience providing efficient and competent services in a busy dental clinic. Able to handle all necessary assistant duties without supervision. Possess a Registered Dental Assistant license, Certified Dental Assistant license and an Associate degree in Applied Science.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alcona Health Center Oscoda, MI
Lead Registered Dental Assistant January 2020- Present
Prepare patients daily to undergo dental procedures for the dentist and hygienist, and assisting with sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instruments and preparing materials.
Schedule Appointments using Nextgen.
Due maintenance on all equipment including statim, dry heat, autoclaves, nitrous units, curing lights, Criticare, plaster trap and chairs.
Fabricate temporary crowns and pack and carve amalgams.
Mott Children’s Health Center Flint, MI
Registered Dental Assistant/ Certified Dental Assistant April 2008 – January 2020
Prepare patients daily to undergo dental procedures for the dentist and hygienist, and assisting with sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instruments and preparing materials.
Prepare all materials necessary and assist during patients going under General Anesthesia at Hurley Medical Center and oral sedations for dental treatment.
Expose intraoral and extraoral digital x-rays in accordance with all guidelines to ensure patient safety.
Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs, and record treatment information in patient records with 100% accuracy.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs with a friendly and engaging demeanor.
Due maintenance on all equipment including statim, dry heat, autoclaves, nitrous units, curing lights, Criticare, plaster trap and chairs.
Shock the lines for the office.
Schedule Appointments using Dentrix.
Wadsworth Dental Saginaw, MI
Registered Dental Assistant/ Certified Dental Assistant July 2004 – April 2008
Prepare patients daily to undergo dental procedures for the dentist and hygiene, and assisting with sterilizing or disinfecting instruments, setting up instruments and preparing materials.
Made preliminary impressions and occlusal registrations. Mastered pouring and trimming.
Assisted in the management of dental and medical emergencies with professionalism and calm manner.
Fabricated temporary crowns.
Assisted with root canals.
Education
Delta College Bay City, MI
Dental Assisting Program with an Associate Degree in Science, 2004