KIMBERLY CASANOVA
Newport News
Summary
Resourceful Dental Assistant with 7 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Resolves problems and handles issues quickly while following protocols. I am committed to improving patient relationships through excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in taking dental radiographs and assisting in four-handed as well as six-handed chairside dentistry in a fast pace environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
New Town Dental Arts
Williamsburg, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to privacy regulations.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, improving understanding of post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups, enhancing overall office efficiency.
- As the lead dental assistant and OSHA coordinator I’ve trained junior staff on office protocols and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Conducted inventory management of dental supplies, reducing waste through proactive ordering practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, Invisalign, zoom whitening, dentures, oral surgery including periodontal surgery and implants.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Suffolk, VA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies
- Kept track of dental supply inventories by inspecting stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting supply orders.
- Taught patients about dental hygiene, pre-operative instructions, and post-operative care.
- Created dental impressions, opposing models, and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted with various procedures, including general, endo, and oral surgery, by performing general chair-side duties.
- Adjust full and partial dentures that are already in place.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for the dentist's review.
- Meticulously gathered and recorded patients' medical and dental histories, as well as their vital signs.
- Completed scans for crowns, bridges as well as digital dentures using iTero and 3Shape TRIOS scan systems.
Dental Assistant
Dodson & Royzenblat Endodontics
Newport News, VA
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Created bitewing, panoramic, and periapical radiological images as well as CBCT scans to help the dentist identify cavities, decay, and problem areas that needed to be addressed.
- Assisting in 4 handed and 6 handed endodontic and surgical endodontic treatments.
- I was required to be a scribe, recording all information before, during and after treatment. This includes all notes that needed to be in patient charts as well as correspondence between the practice and referring doctors.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prepare for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, VA01.2015
Skills
- Multitasking
- Patient confidentiality
- Dental radiography
- Exam room setups
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics
- Sterilization techniques and OSHA requirements
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Creative problem solving
- Chairside assisting 4 and 6 handed
- Medical records management
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant
New Town Dental Arts
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Dodson & Royzenblat Endodontics
04.2019 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Medical Careers Institute