Christine Ryckman
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
I am a Certified Dental Assistant II with over 15 years experience of hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant Level II/Office Manager
One Dental
St. Thomas, Ontario
03.2023 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Len Boksman
London, ON
08.1997 - 02.2002
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Education
NDAEB
Medix
London09.1999
Dental Assisting
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON06.1996
Skills
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Taking X-Rays
- Restorative Procedures
- Ordering within budget
- Sterilization Techniques
- Dental Staff Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Treatment planning
- Marketing
- Preliminary Impressions
- Detail-Oriented
- Tracker software
- Insurance Billing
- Office management duties
- IPAC
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant Level II/Office Manager
One Dental
03.2023 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Len Boksman
08.1997 - 02.2002
NDAEB
Medix
Dental Assisting
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
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