Chloe Finlay
Virginia Beach
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 5 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services. Reliable, with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded and skilled handling multiple tasks, including taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Art Of Dentistry
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes. Including but not limited to implants, root canals, crown lengthening, crowns, and fillings.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Implemented innovative non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation with botox, resulting in increased patient options and satisfaction.
- Assisted with root canal treatments for better patient outcomes and faster recovery times.
- Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
Dental Assistant
City Center Dental Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as suture removal, Invisalign attachments, IPR, and delivering trays.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures such as Root Canals, Implant's, and Oral/IV Sedation's.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark A. Huie D.D.S
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Curve Hero and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients, and ensuring dental health.
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques and orthodontic care.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed FUJI , Vitrabond and Tempit materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained numerous return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Created dental x-rays using digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Company Secretary
J.R Finlay Drywall
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member, reducing dropped communications and enabling faster responses to key requests.
- Set travel arrangements and gathered documents for management and executive staff meetings and trips.
- Kept detailed inventory records and made supply orders, cutting costs by monitoring use and effectively sourcing products.
- Spearheaded special projects and efficiently carried out effective problem-solving.
- Sorted incoming mail and disseminated all correspondence to applicable departments.
- Entered invoice data into company database and updated details, including customer contacts and delivery dates to keep information current.
Dental Sterilization Technician
Dr. Mark Huie D.D.S
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Cleaned rooms between patients having procedures such as routine cleanings and operative appointments.
- Sterilized dental instruments to protect patients from infection risks.
- Handed instruments and supplies to Dentist during procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in Dentists' preference cards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tabb High School
Yorktown, VABachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Longwood University
Farmville, VAAssociate of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- Restorative dentistry
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Taking X-rays
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental Hygiene
- Friendly and hardworking
- Customer relations
- Sterilization techniques
- Dentrix proficiency
Certification
- CPR certified by the Red Cross Association
- Infectious Disease Control Training - 2020
- X-ray Certification - 2019
- Certified in BLS - 2021
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Art Of Dentistry
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
City Center Dental Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark A. Huie D.D.S
06.2019 - 03.2021
Dental Sterilization Technician
Dr. Mark Huie D.D.S
08.2016 - 08.2017
Company Secretary
J.R Finlay Drywall
01.2016 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Tabb High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Longwood University
Associate of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Thomas Nelson Community College
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