Cindy Pape
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dedicated Dental professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 34 years of experience in providing dentistry support.
Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety.
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
South Australian Dental Service
Modbury, SA
03.1987 - 01.2022
- Performed general chairside duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery for many Dentists
- Assisted Dental Therapist's seeing children through School Dental Scheme. Assisting two therapists, seeing up to up to 20 children daily
- Assisted Dentist with Special needs children needing Nitrous Oxide sedation for treatment.
- Assisted Dentist with adult patients with special needs.
- Assisted Training of new Dental Assistants
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, mixing materials for fillings and impressions.
- Used Titanium to document and maintain patient information
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support
- Cleaned and sterilized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain occupational health and safety practices.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Aged Care Support Worker
Resthaven Paradise
Paradise SA, SA
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, which was mostly house cleaning, respite, taking clients shopping etc
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Skills
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Preliminary Impressions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Emergency Dental Care
- Medical Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Document Management
- Personable Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Aged Care Support Worker
Resthaven Paradise
08.2009 - 08.2010
Dental Assistant
South Australian Dental Service
03.1987 - 01.2022
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