Courtney Burnett
Langford,B.C.
Summary
Highly efficient CDA desiring position in dental or health care settings. Offering extensive experience supporting patients and staff in fast-paced offices. Excellent communicator and diligent worker.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Sharp Orthodontics
10.2016 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed tasks such as tightening braces and wires changes.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Took preliminary Intra-Oral scans of teeth using iTero and 3shape scanners.
Certified Dental Assistant
Bakerview Health Center
08.2008 - 09.2016
- Work full time M-F.
- Assisted doctor with all dental procedures
Lifeguard
Municipality of North Cowichan
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Supervised water activities, first aid, patron management, organized day camps & facility clean up.
Lifeguard
Municipality of North Cowichan
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Supervised water activities, first aid, patron management, taking payments, pool maintenance, lesson booking and facility clean up.
File Clerk at Dentist Office
Dr. Anna Wang
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Filed charts, booked appointments, mailed insurance forms, periocharting, operatory clean up and set up, instrument sterilization & tray set-ups.
Education
No Degree - Orthodontic Module
CDI College Burnaby
Burnaby, BC10.2016
Dental Assistant Program -
Malaspina University-College
Nanaimo, B.C.06.2008
First Year Sciences -
Malaspina University-College
Nanaimo, B.C.01.2007
High School Diploma -
Cowichan Secondary School
Duncan, B.C.06.2006
Skills
- Self motivated, organized, enthusiastic and versatile team member
- Tray Organization
- Instrument Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Patient Education and management
- Reliable and punctual
Awards
2008, Scholarship for Excellence in Chairside Assisting from Patterson Dental Canada Inc.
References
- Dr. James M. Cornell Inc., Cobble Hill Dental, (250) 743-6698
- Stephanie Ferguson, Former Manager at Bakerview Dental, (250) 514-6330
- Dr Shaila Ramandev, (250) 884-3417
Timeline
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Sharp Orthodontics
10.2016 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Bakerview Health Center
08.2008 - 09.2016
Lifeguard
Municipality of North Cowichan
06.2007 - 08.2007
Lifeguard
Municipality of North Cowichan
06.2006 - 08.2006
File Clerk at Dentist Office
Dr. Anna Wang
06.2004 - 06.2006
No Degree - Orthodontic Module
CDI College Burnaby
Dental Assistant Program -
Malaspina University-College
First Year Sciences -
Malaspina University-College
High School Diploma -
Cowichan Secondary School