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
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,
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