Katy M. Obert RDH, CDA, BA
***** *. **** **., *** River, AZ 85087 phone: 319-***-**** Linkedin account: linkedin.com/in/katy-obert-a2b91123
email: *********@*****.***
Objective: Passionate to provide therapies to all populations with dental care needs in an organized, team-oriented and positive environment. Recognized by employers, Phoenix College faculty, and externship staff for excellent time management, patient management and care.
Education: Phoenix College May, 2017
AAS, Dental Hygiene, highest distinction, Dean’s List Cum. GPA: 3.98
Colgate Student Total Achievement Recognition Award recipient
Phoenix College December 2012
AAS, Dental Assisting, highest distinction, Dean’s List Cum. GPA: 4.0
The University of Iowa 2003
BA, Art & Art History, Honors Program, Dean's List Cum. GPA: 3.5
Student Art Centers Internationa1, Florence, Italy 1999-2000
Study Abroad Program in Painting, Drawing & Art History
Certification: AZ Dental Hygiene License 2017
AZ Jurisprudence License 2017
AZ Local Anesthesia License 2017
Laser Certification (Diode Laser) 2017
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) – Dental Assisting National Board 2013
CPR Certified – Healthcare Provider Level – ASHI 2013-current
AZ Coronal Polish Certification – Dental Assisting National Board 2/2013
Specialized: Quality Assurance Assessment & Coordination First Aid
Training Crisis Prevention Intervention Risk Management/OSHA Compliance officer
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Mandatory Reporter Training
Communication- Handicapped Individuals Documentation & Service Reporting
OMS, Planmeca, Romexis and N-Liten Glycine air polisher training
Clinical Direct Patient Care 2016-2017
Experience: Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Scaling and Root Planning, periodontal maintenance and prophylactic therapies
Subgingival Glycine polishing
Prophyjet supragingival air polishing and stain removal
Detected potentially carious lesions
Assessed patient oral risk
Placed sealants
Administered nitrous oxide
Delivered Arestin
Exposed and processed Phosphor Plate and Digital Radiographs
Attained Intraoral/extraoral imagery
Procured Dexis Dental and Tigerview images
Recorded in Dentrix Charting
Managed patient care
Performed bedside oral health care in hospital setting
Provided care for at risk populations during externships with Dental Care West, St. Vincent de Paul, Brighter Way Dental, Boys and Girls Club, and St. Joseph’s Hospital
Employment Lead Chairside Assistant- General Dentistry 2/1/2013-present
Dr. Fred Olsen Family Dentistry PLLC, Phoenix, AZ
Performed general chairside assistance for restorative, esthetic, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontics and surgical procedures using the highest standards in infection control
Performed thorough medical history review
OSHA and HIPPA compliance officer
Managed inventory and product ordering
Cross trained in front office and housekeeping duties
Maintained production by performing recall duties
Fabricated, cemented and removal of temporary crowns as well as removal of temporary cement
Performed intra and extra oral cancer screenings
Accomplished at Coronal Polish
Managed special needs patients by assisting with mobility, communication and adaptations to procedures
Gingival retraction cord
Processed and organized tray set ups for procedures
Proficient utilization of four-handed dentistry
Obtained vitals, dental and medical histories and maintained during follow up visits.
Exposed Periapical, bitewing and full mouth series radiographs while practicing ALARA using Kodak
Delivered impression materials and retrieved impressions
Fabricated Models, nightguards, and whitening trays
Charted and recorded patient treatment plans using SoftDent
Complimented on high quality patient education and oral hygiene instruction
Procured intra-oral images
Implemented Emergency protocol procedures
Offered zoom whitening consult to patients
Community Volunteer,
Service Mission of Mercy, Phoenix, AZ 2012-2016
Donated assisting and radiographic services chairside for the restorative dentistry and oral surgery units, up and breakdown
Estrella Jail OHI Program for Alpha Program, Phoenix, AZ 2016-2017
Public Health Program development, assessment of target population, formation of partnerships, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
ACT Kids Health Fair, Peoria, AZ 2016
Oral Hygiene instruction and oral health awareness to low SES families
Hopefest, Tucson, AZ 2016
Donated assisting services for radiography, chairside to dental hygiene and breakdown
Christina’s Smiles, Boys and Girls Club, Scottsdale, AZ 2013
Donated services chairside for the restorative dentistry and delivered sealants
References Fred Olsen, DDS Marlene Navedo, DDS
Owner and General Dentist Supervising LBJ Dentist
Fred B. Olsen Family Dentistry PLLC Phoenix College and Maricopa Co. Correctional
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Business: 602-***-**** *******@****.********.***
Cell: 602-***-**** 602-***-****
LaQuera (Kerry) Darrow, RDH, BSDH Rita Perry, CDA, RDH, MPA
Dental Hygiene Faculty and Clinic Coordinator Program Director, Dental Assisting, Faculty
Phoenix College Dental Department Phoenix College Dental Department
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