Lissette De Boer
Calgary
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant with eleven years of experience in high-volume offices. Skilled in assisting with procedures such as extractions, bone grafting and dental implants. Knowledgeable in dental office operations and all aspects of chair-side support. Successful at maintaining patient flow by facilitating exam/surgery room turnovers, preparing patients for dental procedures, surgeries and educating patients on pre and post operative care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant II
Confidential
10.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Prepared digital X-rays and CBCTs for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintained positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Registered Dental Assistant II
Face Forward Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
03.2015 - 10.2021
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for surgical procedures such as dental implants, bone grafting, biopsies, extractions, and sinus augmentations.
- Maintained implant, drug and dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted anesthesia team with delivery systems and monitors for deep sedation and general anesthesia.
- Used OpenDental to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Registered Dental Assistant II
Synergy Periodontics
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Chairside assisting with dental procedures such as extractions, crown lengthening, connective tissue grafts, and sinus augmentation with 2 drug IV Sedation
- Use of digital sensors for radiographs, often FMX series
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant
SAIT
Calgary, 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
University of Calgary
Calgary, ABSkills
- Oral Surgery
- Pathology knowledge
- IP&C Protocols
- Multitasking competence
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Restorative Dentistry
- CPR/AED
- Empathy and compassion
- Professionalism
Hobbies
- Volunteering- Pawsitive Match Rescue
- Bodybuilding- 2nd Place WBFF Fitness Category 2022
- Snowboarding
- Reading
- Surfing
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant II
Confidential
10.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant II
Face Forward Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
03.2015 - 10.2021
Registered Dental Assistant II
Synergy Periodontics
10.2012 - 02.2015
Certified Dental Assistant
SAIT
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
University of Calgary
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