Kareem Scott
St Louis
Summary
Experienced with chairside assisting, patient care, and dental procedures. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth clinic operations. Track record of maintaining high standards of sterilization and patient safety protocols.
Dental professional with wealth of experience in patient care and clinic operations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong focus on teamwork and achieving clinical excellence. Proficient in dental assisting techniques, patient education, and inventory management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Lead Dental Assistant /Expanded Functions
Pine Lawn Dental
03.2013 - Current
- Utilizes expanded functions and assists dentists with all procedures and treatments.
- Explains treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Manages inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Mentors junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Creates dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Operatory Supervisor/Lead Dental Assistant
Healthcare and Dentalcare for Kids
08.2003 - 03.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
Lead Dental Assistant
Gateway Preventive Dental
07.1999 - 08.2003
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Dental Assistant
Missouri College
MO08-2009
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient charting
- Endodontic procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Oral surgery assistance
- Oral surgery
- Patient education and counseling
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Orthodontic support
- Restorative procedures
- Local anesthetic proficiency
Certification
- Certified and Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Certified Lead Dental Assistant /Expanded Functions
Pine Lawn Dental
03.2013 - Current
Operatory Supervisor/Lead Dental Assistant
Healthcare and Dentalcare for Kids
08.2003 - 03.2013
Lead Dental Assistant
Gateway Preventive Dental
07.1999 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Dental Assistant
Missouri College
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