Lori Stender
Oshawa
Summary
Expert in patient care as a dental assistant, receptionist, and treatment coordinator with over 15+ years of experience. Attentive, and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth, and stability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Unifor Dental Centre
Oshawa
11.2015 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Managed patient records using dental software for accurate documentation.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote better health.
- Responsible for greeting and dismissing patients.
- Processing insurance claims, payments, and sending estimates
- Recall management and explaining procedures and fees to the patients
- Responsible for filling dentist and hygienist schedules
- Proficiency in taking digital x-rays
- Responsible for sterilization of instruments, and maintaining IPAC
Dental Assistant
Dr. Peter Zakarow
Oshawa
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for patient procedures.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures by providing necessary tools.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory
- Processed dental x-rays
- Responsible for billing insurance claims, sending estimates, and explaining various procedures and the costs to the patients
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting Level 1 Program/ Honours
Durham College
OshawaLevel 2 Certification /Honours - Dental Assisting Level 2 Program
Western University
Skills
- Experienced in a Dental Environment
- Team Oriented
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Efficiency in Abeldent,
- Paradigm,and Tracker software
- Well Developed Interpersonal Skills
- Skilled In Problem Solving
- Treatment Coordinating Experience
Affiliations
- A member in good standing with the O.D.A.A.
References
- References available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Unifor Dental Centre
11.2015 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Peter Zakarow
Diploma - Dental Assisting Level 1 Program/ Honours
Durham College
Level 2 Certification /Honours - Dental Assisting Level 2 Program
Western University