Dori Irwin
Summary
As a Certified Level11 Dental Assistant I have had over 30 years experience in the dental field but, more importantly, I have gained years of experience using my communication and problem solving skills. As the liaison between doctor and patient I have honed my people skills and dealt with all types of patient issues. I work well in a team environment and take direction well. I am friendly, organized and punctual.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
CDA11
Dr. Chris Wojcicki
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Effectively and efficiently used my skills to assist Periodontist during single tooth and full mouth extractions, soft and hard tissue grafting and implant placement.
CDA11
Dr. Chris Lang/Dr. Arsalan Poorsina/DentalCorp
09.2002 - 12.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed Level11 chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery including 8's extractions and implant placement.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Monitoring sedated patients including recording BP/O2 levels during oral surgery procedures.
CDA
Dr. Theresa Bankey, Cert. Perio.
06.1984 - 08.2002
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties in busy periodontal practice.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Certification in Chairside Dental Assisting - Level 1 Dental Assisting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technolog
North York, ON06.1984
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Impressions
- X-Ray Processing
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Sanitation Protocols
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
I have been on the board of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association for the past 7 years and currently hold the position of President Elect.
Timeline
CDA11
Dr. Chris Wojcicki
12.2019 - 12.2021
CDA11
Dr. Chris Lang/Dr. Arsalan Poorsina/DentalCorp
09.2002 - 12.2019
CDA
Dr. Theresa Bankey, Cert. Perio.
06.1984 - 08.2002
Certification in Chairside Dental Assisting - Level 1 Dental Assisting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technolog
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