Catherine Gordon-Fox
Santa Barbara
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Dental Assistant skilled in preoperative preparation and postoperative care. Experience in ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with safety protocols, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Santa Barbara Oral Surgery
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2017 - 01.2026
- Assisted oral surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments and equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and treatment plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting procedures and updates for clinical staff reference.
Dental Assistant
Sisodia Orthodontics
Simi Valley, CA
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted orthodontists during patient procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and comfort.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care for improved outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA06.2017
Skills
- Oral surgery procedures
- Surgical assisting
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Sterilization techniques
- Preoperative preparation
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Bone grafting support
- Dental procedure preparation
- Surgical room setup
- Postoperative care
Certification
I have my X ray certification , coronal polishing certificate and my Dental assistant certificate.
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Santa Barbara Oral Surgery
05.2017 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
Sisodia Orthodontics
02.2017 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting
Oxnard College