Savannah Bridges
Iva
Summary
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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
McConnell Orthodontics PC
06.2024 - Current
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room
- Reviewed patient charts before visits to ensure all relevant information was available for the doctor’s review
- Created and fitted dental appliances for patients, adjusting them as necessary
- Established a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment for patients
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to the treatment chart
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and updating patient records
- Passed instruments to the dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids, and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC08-2024
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Sanitation protocols
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Dental staff assistance
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Dental software management
- Proficient in [software]
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Insurance billing
- Infection control procedures
- Exam room setups
- Patient schedule management
Certification
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Timeline
Dental Assistant
McConnell Orthodontics PC
06.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Tri-County Technical College
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