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Laura Morgan

MT Sterling

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. John Falace, skilled in dental radiography and infection control. Enhanced patient satisfaction through efficient chairside assistance and meticulous sterilization techniques. Proven ability to manage inventory and streamline office operations, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient care and safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr John Falace
05.2006 - Current
  • 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.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • 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.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.

Education

Associate Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05.2006

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Appointment scheduling
  • X-ray processing
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient scheduling
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient relations
  • Impression taking skills
  • Dental material handling
  • Office administration duties

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr John Falace
05.2006 - Current

Associate Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Laura Morgan