Melissa McKinnon
Melbourne ,VIC
Summary
Multi-talented Head Dental Assistant with over twenty 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. Reliable with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including sterilisation, taking X-rays, administration support and patient care . Highly organised in all areas.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dobson Dental
Ferntree Gully , VIC
02.2017 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitising and arranging.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritised and organised tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Dental Assistant
Canterbury Family Dental
Canterbury, VIC
02.2013 - Current
- Maintained a neat, clean and organised environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyse teeth condition.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Phil Hill
Doncaster, VIC
05.2013 - 11.2016
Dental Assistant
Terrey Hills Dental
Terrey Hills , NSW
Education
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Sterilisation techniques
- Radiography safety
- Treatment room setup
- Electronic charting
- Team collaboration abilities
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient records gathering
- X-ray processing
- Knowledgeable in D4W
- Infection control proficiency
- Insurance billing
- Chairside assistance
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dobson Dental
02.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
Phil Hill
05.2013 - 11.2016
Dental Assistant
Canterbury Family Dental
02.2013 - Current
Dental Assistant
Terrey Hills Dental
Presbyterian Ladies' College
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