Kelly North
Noosa Heads,Queensland
Summary
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Riverside Dental
Noosaville, Qld
09.2011 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Coordinated office activities by communicating with other departments and staff members.
- Developed X-rays using digital imaging technology and processed them in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tool
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits, treatments rendered, and payments received.
- Managed incoming calls from patients regarding appointments or inquiries about services offered.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Receptionist
Dr David Cox
Milton, Queensland
02.2007 - 11.2007
Personal Assistant
Dr Bradley Shepherd - Prosthodontist
Perth, Western Australia
09.1999 - 06.2002
Dental Assistant
Dr Jane McCarthy - Periodontist
Booragoon, Western Australia
07.1998 - 12.1998
Dental Assistant
Dr Neil Latcham - Periodontist
Benowa, Gold Coast, Queensland
09.1994 - 06.1998
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami High
Miami, Gold Coast11-1992
Skills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Records Management
- Ordering
- Patient / customer service
- Managing other assistant and mentoring
- Sterilisation of all instruments
- Equipment Sterilization
- Scheduling appointments
- Oral Surgery
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Implant Surgery
Affiliations
- Love spending time with family and friends
- The outdoors, especially walks and mountain climbing
- Spending time outdoors
- Keeping fit and healthy
Certification
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Current First Aid
- Current CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Riverside Dental
09.2011 - Current
Receptionist
Dr David Cox
02.2007 - 11.2007
Personal Assistant
Dr Bradley Shepherd - Prosthodontist
09.1999 - 06.2002
Dental Assistant
Dr Jane McCarthy - Periodontist
07.1998 - 12.1998
Dental Assistant
Dr Neil Latcham - Periodontist
09.1994 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Miami High