Leanne J. Collier

**** ******* **., *** *****, CA, 92119 619-***-**** adrsg9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Having obtained over 30 years experience as a Registered Dental Assistant, I offer much valuable background and professional experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, San Diego, CA

Registered Dental Assistant, Temporary Work Assignments (Short and long term positions) Jan 2018 - Present

● Prepare patient, sterilization of instruments, set up instrument trays and operatories, and assist dentist during dental procedures.

● Taking digital x-rays.

● Record treatment information in patient records.

● Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

● Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

● Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

● Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

● Make preliminary impressions for study models and occlusal registrations for mounting study models.

● Pour, trim, and polish study models.

● Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, and maintain records, manually or using computer.

● Fabricate temporary crowns.

● Apply fluoride to teeth.

CYROUS SHEIKH, DDS MS (DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTICS), Carlsbad, CA

Registered Dental Assistant, Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

● Coronal polishing.

● Taking recall x-rays, panorex and cephalometric x-rays

● Restock operatories.

● Sterilization of instruments.

● Computer charting with Dentrix.

● Oral hygiene instructions.

DENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, San Diego, CA

Registered Dental Assistant,Temporary Work Assignments (Short and long term positions) Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 HOME CARE TO FAMILY MEMBER, San Diego, CA

Private Caregiver Jan 2016 - Oct 2018

MARY SPENCER, DDS (HAPPY SMILES DENTAL CENTER), Chula Vista, CA Registered Dental Assistant, Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

● Coronal polishing.

● Fabrication of temporary crowns with Protemp.

● Assist with crowns and bridge procedures, root canals, 3rd molar extractions, giving oral hygiene instructions, cosmetic procedures (veneers and composite restorations), and gum grafting surgery (periodontal tunneling procedure).

● Order supplies, restock, organize operatories.

● Light front office work: answering phones, scheduling, confirming appointments and verifying insurances. DENTAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, San Diego, CA

Registered Dental Assistant, Temporary Work Assignments (Short and long term positions) Dec 2008 - Mar 2015

ROYA MIRKHAN, DMD MSD, Poway, CA

Registered Dental Assistant, Jul 2005 - Dec 2008

● Assist doctor in periodontal surgical procedures, implants, extractions, connective tissue grafts, and osseous surgery with bone grafts.

● Place periodontal dressings.

● Remove sutures.

● Taking digital x-rays.

● Perform scheduling, confirm appointments, and fee collections using Dentrix. GEORGE GEORGAKLIS DDS, San Diego, CA

Registered Dental Assistant, Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

● Basic orthodontic skills and Invisalign.

● Assist with general dental procedures, cosmetic (veneers) and endodontics.

● Conduct RDA duties.

AMBER MOORE-MACIAS, DDS, Ramona, CA

Registered Dental Assistant, Dec 2003 - May 2004

● Assist two doctors with computer charting, assisting in endodontic procedures and restorative composite fillings, crown and bridge, plus extractions.

● Assist with sleep dentistry, sterilization, OSHA knowledgeable, all RDA duties and responsibilities. EDUCATION

SAN DIEGO COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS San Diego, CA

RDA Dental Assistance (Dec 1983)

● GPA: 4.0

● Aseptic Procedures, Taking Medical and Dental History, Tray Set-ups, Diagnostic Aids, General Dental Assistance, Medical and Dental Emergencies, Post Operative Instruction, Laboratory Procedures, Periodontal Assistance, Client / Public Relations, Patient Treatment Records, Accounting Principles, Bookkeeping, Appointments, Dental Terminology, Preliminary Impressions, Occlusal Registrations, Oral Surgery Assistance, Taking Radiographs STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

● Computer skills with Dentrix.

● Proficient in documentation and record management with careful attention to patient confidentiality.

● Good organization skills.

● Detail-oriented, Dependable.

● Punctual, hardworking.

● Works well as a team.

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES

● State Tested and Registered Dental Assistant and Coronal Polish

● Current CPR Card

● X-Ray License

● CEU (Present)

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