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Tonja Matthews

Tonja Matthews

Certified Dental Assistant
Victoria ,BC

Summary

Compassionate Dental Assistant with 20 years experience seeking a part time position in a friendly, team oriented practice. Well versed in assisting with restorative dentistry, oral surgery and front office procedures.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

CDA, Dental Receptionist

Dental on the Avenue
09.2018 - Current
  • Documented patients’ dental health information, medical history and vital signs
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Supported the dentist during procedures to restore teeth assisted with various surgeries such as extractions, implant placement, biopsies and GBR procedures
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for new and existing patients
  • Organized referrals to other medical specialists
  • Prepared claim forms for dental insurance
  • Handled day end procedures

CDA, Hospital Booking Coordinator

West Coast Oral Surgery
05.2005 - 08.2017
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultation appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Assisted with procedures for infections, mouth ulcers and other oral pathology.
  • Assisted with various complex Oral Surgery cases
  • Assisted in PAR (Post Anesthesia Recovery)
  • Arranged Anesthetic Consultations for medically compromised patients.
  • Arranged Pre Operative check ups for patients
  • Coordinated Surgeons, Anesthetists and Surgical Assitants for specific hospital based cases.

Education

Certified Dental Assistant Program - undefined

Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, Victoria, BC
2003

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Oral surgery
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Preparing Estimates
  • General Denistry
  • Dental office administration

Certification

CPR Certified

ACLS Certified

Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification (DAANCE)

Timeline

CDA, Dental Receptionist - Dental on the Avenue
09.2018 - Current
CDA, Hospital Booking Coordinator - West Coast Oral Surgery
05.2005 - 08.2017
Camosun College Lansdowne Campus - Certified Dental Assistant Program,
Tonja MatthewsCertified Dental Assistant