Tiera Turner
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dedicated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with strong skills in infection control and patient education. Committed to maintaining a welcoming environment and assisting in complex procedures to enhance patient experiences.
Overview
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20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Advanced Dentistry of Dayton
Dayton, OH
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Fostered a welcoming and calming environment for patients by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in all treatment areas.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Placed composite fillings, indirect pulp caps, bases, temporary fillings, build- ups, and attachments for invisalign.
- Adjusted bite for fillings, crowns, mouth guards and dentures
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Englewood Family Dentistry
Englewood, OH
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Engaged in continuing education initiatives to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Participated in continuing education initiatives to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced accuracy of patient treatment plans by diligently collecting and recording medical histories and dental chart information.
- Increased efficiency in dental treatments by proficiently assisting in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by the dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by placing permanent composite fillings, temporary fillings and crowns.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Premier Dental of Dayton
Clayton, OH
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards throughout all procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient experience and care delivery.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by placing composite permanent fillings, temporary fillings and crowns.
Certified Dental Assistant / Later Became EFDA
Aspen Dental
Dayton, OH
11.2012 - 08.2021
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental practice management software efficiently.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by placing composite fillings, temporary fillings and crowns.
Certified Dental Assistant
Monarch Dental Associates
Dayton, OH
07.2007 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Assisted with patient intake and maintained accurate dental records using electronic health record systems.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Certified Dental Assistant
Small Smiles of Dayton
Dayton
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Operated and maintained dental equipment, adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Supported the dentist during examinations and treatments, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed patient records and appointment scheduling using practice management software.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2019
High School Diploma -
Patterson Career Academy
Dayton, OH06-2006
Skills
- Restorative dentistry EFDA
- X-ray proficiency
- Chair-side support
- OSHA
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Advanced Dentistry of Dayton
03.2025 - 05.2026
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Englewood Family Dentistry
11.2023 - 03.2025
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Premier Dental of Dayton
04.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Dental Assistant / Later Became EFDA
Aspen Dental
11.2012 - 08.2021
Certified Dental Assistant
Monarch Dental Associates
07.2007 - 01.2012
Certified Dental Assistant
Small Smiles of Dayton
06.2006 - 05.2007
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Patterson Career Academy