Erika Teskey
Calgary,AB
Summary
Graduated with honors, excelling in both clinical and academic performance. Skilled in patient care, education, and fostering strong relationships with patients and colleagues to achieve optimal oral health outcomes. Brings additional expertise in orthodontics through advanced training and experience as a Level II Dental Assistant. A dedicated and detail-oriented professional committed to practice growth, team collaboration, and delivering exceptional care.
National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam
Certified Level 2 Dental Assistant - NDAEB
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Centennial Smiles Dental
Calgary, AB
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Centennial Smiles Dental
Calgary, AB
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Sterilization Technician
Centennial Smiles Dental
Calgary, AB
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Sterilized dental instruments to protect patients from infection risks.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dental team before, during and after dental procedures for optimal patient care.
- Assisted with checking patients in and out for procedures to maintain smooth patient flows.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Dental Hygiene
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene
Toronto, ON09.2024
Dimploma - Dental Assisting
Columbia College
Calgary, AB06.2022
High School Diploma -
Canmore Collegiate
Canmore, AB06.2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Treatment Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Relationship Building
Certification
NDHCE - certified
NDAEB certified Registered Dental Assistant - Level 2
CPR BLS Provider
DELF B1 exam - Bilingual Certificate
Community Helpers Certificate 2019
Languages
Bilingual in both English & French
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Centennial Smiles Dental
06.2022 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Centennial Smiles Dental
05.2022 - 06.2022
Dental Sterilization Technician
Centennial Smiles Dental
03.2022 - 05.2022
Dental Hygiene
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene
Dimploma - Dental Assisting
Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Canmore Collegiate
NDHCE - certified
NDAEB certified Registered Dental Assistant - Level 2
CPR BLS Provider
DELF B1 exam - Bilingual Certificate
Community Helpers Certificate 2019
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