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Katie Coombes

Katie Coombes

Sylvan Lake,AB

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with 10 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

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Didsbury Dental Centre
Olds, AB
06.2015 - Current
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment,
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Education

Sedation Assistants Certificate Alberta - Dental Assisting

University of Alberta
Calgary, AB
12.2017

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting

KDM Dental College International Inc
05.2015

Skills

  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Dental Radiography
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Oral Surgery
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Infection Control Proficiency

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Didsbury Dental Centre
06.2015 - Current

Sedation Assistants Certificate Alberta - Dental Assisting

University of Alberta

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting

KDM Dental College International Inc

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