Julie Presswell
Woodstock,ON
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant (Level 1, HARP certified) with over 15 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Otter Creek Dental (formerly Dr. Ed Patenaude and Assoc.)
09.2020 - Current
- Preparing patients for dental work
- Helping with infection control by following COVID/IPAC guidelines regarding fallow time and cleanup after procedures, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
- Providing great patient care
- Exposing digital dental x-rays using sensors and caring for dental x-ray equipment
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
- Pour up models
- Ordering dental supplies
- Other duties as directed when necessary.
Dental Assistant
New Hamburg Dental
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Preparing patients for dental work
- Helping with infection control by following COVID/IPAC guidelines regarding fallow time and cleanup after procedures, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
- Providing great patient care
- Exposing digital dental x-rays using sensors and caring for dental x-ray equipment
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
- Pour up models
- Ordering dental supplies
- Other duties as directed when necessary.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lail and Associates
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Preparing patients for dental work
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
- Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary
- Providing great patient care
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
- Caring for dental equipment.
Education
Skilled Trade Certificate in Dental Assisting -
University of Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
Buffalo, NY05.2005
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Infection control proficiency
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Inventory Management
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry Support
- Knowledgeable in Tracker software
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Restorative procedures
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Medical Charting
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Patient Care Standards
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Laboratory Case Management
- Sterilization techniques
- First Aid Training
- CPR/AED
- Oral Surgery
- Supply Ordering
- Dental terminology knowledge
- X-Ray Processing
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Crown and Bridge procedures
- Strong manual dexterity
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Charting
- Data confidentiality measures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Sanitation protocols
- Inventory Replenishment
- Dental Material Handling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Otter Creek Dental (formerly Dr. Ed Patenaude and Assoc.)
09.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
New Hamburg Dental
08.2019 - 08.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lail and Associates
09.2018 - 08.2019
Skilled Trade Certificate in Dental Assisting -
University of Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
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