Lindy Cripps
Sundridge,ON
Summary
Accomplished Level 2 Dental Assistant with extensive experience in four-handed chairside assisting and sterilization techniques, honed at West Road Family Dental and other reputable clinics. Excelled in maintaining health and safety standards, and proficient in Dentrix. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient care and support dental treatments effectively, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. A wonderful ability and passion for building strong and long lasting relationships with dental clients. Works best within a team environment built on respect, communication and honesty.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 2 Dental Assistant
West Road Family Dental
11.2022 - Current
- Clean and sanitize dental tools and equipment, straighten treatment rooms, and restock supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitize/sterilize trays, instruments, and surfaces for a clean dental office setting and patient safety, in accordance to IPAC
- Perform x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines for dentist evaluations.
- Successfully assists dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties during restorative, surgical and endodontic treatments.
- Document patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explanation of treatment procedures and instruct patients on home care guidelines.
- Create dental impressions for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts for lab to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Handle administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently (on occasion)
- Health and Safety
- Order supplies when required, if other assistant is unavailable
Level 2 Dental Assistant
Callander Bay Dental
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Same duties as current workplace.
- General maintenance of dental equipment.
- Chairside assistance to a variety of different dentists.
- Occasional "floater" - flipped treatment rooms for next treatment, seated next patient, sterilization of instruments and tray set-up.
Level 2 Dental Assistant
Dr. Terry Starr/Dr. Amanda Bray
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Same duties as other places of employment, minus administrative duties and general maintenance of dental equipment.
Education
Basic Training Diploma - Medical Office Administration
CTS Canadian Career College
North Bay, ON01-2019
Diploma - Level 2 Dental Assisting
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON04-2003
Certificate - Human Services
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON04-2000
High School Diploma -
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
South River, ON06-1998
Skills
- Four-Hand chairside assisting
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization and infection contril techniques in accordance to IPAC
- Health and Safety
- Dental office administration
- General maintenance of dental equipment
- HARP Certification - digital X-rays
- ODAA Membership
- Dentrix proficiency
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- ODAA Membership
Interests
- Yoga
- Mindfulness Practices
- Hiking
- Participating in activities with my two wonderful children, and two fur babies
Timeline
Level 2 Dental Assistant
West Road Family Dental
11.2022 - Current
Level 2 Dental Assistant
Callander Bay Dental
01.2018 - 05.2018
Level 2 Dental Assistant
Dr. Terry Starr/Dr. Amanda Bray
11.2012 - 05.2014
Basic Training Diploma - Medical Office Administration
CTS Canadian Career College
Diploma - Level 2 Dental Assisting
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Certificate - Human Services
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
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