Susan Graham
Peculiar
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at KC Family Dental, excelling in patient care coordination and infection control. Proficient in digital X-ray technology and skilled in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and supporting complex procedures, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
KC Family Dental
Peculiar, MO
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a safe environment.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance, enhancing workflow efficiency during treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Dental Assistant
Dr Francis Matthews
Peculiar, MO
10.2000 - 05.2019
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records using dental practice software systems.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, ensuring timely replenishment for continuous service delivery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO04.1994
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Electronic charting
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient services
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Office administration duties
- Knowledgeable in software
- Restorative dentistry
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Dental records
- Patient intake procedures
- Insurance billing
- Dental office administration
- Office management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
KC Family Dental
05.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr Francis Matthews
10.2000 - 05.2019
Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College