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Rhonda Pelster

64056 Twp Rd 722 Grande Prairie,AB

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude.

Commitment to providing exceptional care, education and support to patients of all ages and their families.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

GP Periodontics
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Prepared patients and operatories for IV sedation surgeries.
  • Obtained health histories of patients.
  • Took dental x-rays.
  • Provided reassurance to patients prior to and during surgical procedures to help alleviate anxiety and foster a supportive environment.
  • Maintained clear line of sight and assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry.
  • Monitored and recorded patients' vitals.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and home-care guidelines.
  • Performed infection prevention and control
  • Sterilized instruments.
  • Took impressions and poured study models

Self - Employed

Self
09.2009 - Current
  • Operate tree nursery alongside spouse, specializing in growing and selling trees for landscaping purposes
  • Oversee storage facilities and rental properties

Registered Dental Assistant

123 Dentist
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared dental operatory and patients for treatment
  • Obtained health history of patient
  • Took dental x-rays
  • Provided positive dental experiences for pediatric patients prior to and during dental procedures
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties in restorative, endodontic, fixed prosthodontic and surgical procedures
  • Recorded planned and completed treatment
  • Performed infection prevention and control
  • Placed & removed gingival retraction cord

Registered Dental Assistant

Kallanpally Dental Clinic
10.1994 - 10.2003
  • Prepared dental operatory and patients for treatment
  • Obtained health history of patient
  • Took dental x-rays
  • Assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties in restorative, endodontic, fixed prosthodontic and surgical procedures
  • Provided positive dental experiences to patients of all ages prior to and during dental procedures.
  • Performed hygiene procedures on pediatric patients.
  • Provided age-appropriate dental hygiene education.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Recorded planned and completed treatment
  • Took impressions, applied dental dam, anti-cariogenic agents, desensitizing agents, bases, liners, topical anesthetic, matrices and wedges, performed coronal polishing and suture removal, placed and removed gingival retraction cords, placed & removed intermediate restorative materials, and fabricated, placed and removed temporary crowns and bridges
  • Performed infection prevention and control
  • Sterilized instruments.


Education

No Degree - Sedation Assistants Certification Program

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09-2024

NDAEB Examination

National Dental Assisting Examination Board
Edmonton, AB
01.2023

Tooth Whitening Course

Columbia College
Calgary, AB
10.2022

Clinical Refresher

Columbia College
Calgary, AB
09.2022

Prosthodontic Course

NAIT
Edmonton
03.1996

Dental Assisting Diploma - Dental Assisting

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
06.1994

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Good Judgement
  • Organizational Skills
  • Enthusiasm

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

GP Periodontics
03.2024 - 11.2024

Registered Dental Assistant

123 Dentist
11.2022 - 04.2023

Self - Employed

Self
09.2009 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Kallanpally Dental Clinic
10.1994 - 10.2003

No Degree - Sedation Assistants Certification Program

University of Alberta

NDAEB Examination

National Dental Assisting Examination Board

Tooth Whitening Course

Columbia College

Clinical Refresher

Columbia College

Prosthodontic Course

NAIT

Dental Assisting Diploma - Dental Assisting

NAIT
Rhonda Pelster