Samantha Abbott
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Experienced Surgical Dental Assistant with 14 years of experience in the field. I began my Career as a Sterilization tech in 2009 and took my Dental assisting online through NAIT. Currently i am a Area manager for 3 dental offices in central alberta but i still do Assist about 5 days a month for surgery only.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Dental Manager / RDA
123 Dentist/ Appleway Dental Clinics
Red Deer
2022.04 - Current
- Maintain day to day operations of 3 offices
- Run a team of 50 people
- AR/ Reception/ Staff schedules
- Maintain goals and office polices
- HR
- Dental Assistant for 5 Surgical days a month when surgeon comes into office.
Registered Dental Assistant
Associates Dental
Red Deer
2009.05 - 2024.06
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols, Also completed office ordering
- Assisted Mainly with IV Sedation, Big Cases full mouth re construction, Implants , Sinus Grafts, Wisdom Teeth Etc.
OR Assistant
Red Deer Surgical Center
Red Deer
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Assisted for all surgical procedures under GA and IV Sedation Including Extractions, Wisdom teeth, grafts, Implants and Sinus lifts.
- Did the Office ordering
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Appleway Dental Clinics
Red Deer
2014.06 - 2021.08
- Did Office Ordering
- Trained New on boards
- Assisted with IV, Implants, Sinus Lifts, Grafts Periodontal Surgery and Wisdom Teeth and Prosthodontics
- Made Protocols for office
- Took care of all clinical duties and maintenance
- IPC officer
Education
Certified Dental Assistant
NAIT
Edmonton 2009-05
High School Diploma -
Lindsey Thurber
Red Deer 2008-06
Skills
- Dental software proficiency
- Dental Practice Management
- Budget Planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Training
- Treatment Planning
- Inventory Management
- Office meetings
- Oral communication
- Patient Relations
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- CPR Health Care Provider Level
- Intravenous Sedation License UofA
- Several Management CE courses, Chrissy Ford Lectures, Practices Made perfect, Communication courses
- Oral Maxilla Facial Surgeon Lecture Assistant - Calgary Dr Mo
- Zoom, CBCT, Diagnocat and More
Timeline
Group Dental Manager / RDA
123 Dentist/ Appleway Dental Clinics
2022.04 - Current
OR Assistant
Red Deer Surgical Center
2021.08 - 2022.04
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Appleway Dental Clinics
2014.06 - 2021.08
Registered Dental Assistant
Associates Dental
2009.05 - 2024.06
Certified Dental Assistant
NAIT
High School Diploma -
Lindsey Thurber
- CPR Health Care Provider Level
- Intravenous Sedation License UofA
- Several Management CE courses, Chrissy Ford Lectures, Practices Made perfect, Communication courses
- Oral Maxilla Facial Surgeon Lecture Assistant - Calgary Dr Mo
- Zoom, CBCT, Diagnocat and More
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