Vanessa Laughead
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Carlsbad Dental Associates & Orthodontics, proficient in iTero and Cerec 3D imaging. Skilled in patient education and infection control, I excel in enhancing patient retention through effective communication. Adept at laboratory case management, I ensure seamless coordination and high-quality outcomes in dental procedures. Team player, great communication, attitude is positive and work ethic top notch.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Carlsbad Dental Associates & Orthodontics
10.2018 - Current
- Familiarity with iTero, Invisalign, Cerec prime scan and milling machine, Same day deliveries of posterior crowns, as well as bonding Emax and the like materials, cementation
- Temporary crowns/bridges, sealants, coronal polish, Xrays are done with great quality and care.
- Chairside assisting with specialty associate dentists performing Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, some Laser Treatments with General practitioner.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, overall sterilization throughout working areas and sterilization areas.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. As well as taking intraoral 3D scans for same purposes.
- Sending out as well as checking in lab cases, keeping order.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines, while asking patient questions and answering concerns, easing pt anxiety as much as possible.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference, using templates for clinical notes, perio charting.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Familiar with Dexis, Dentrix, Sidexis, as well as using intraoral cameras, CT Scans, Cephs, Panoramic.
- Flexible yet thorough, can easily incorporate new requirements into routine. Will ask for clarification with details if uncertain vs doing something undesireable.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
United Education Institute
San Diego02-2003
Skills
- iTero and Cerec 3D imaging
- Experience with CT scans and panoramic imaging
- Laboratory case coordination
- Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, General dentistry
- models, clinical notes, Invisalign: Photos, placing attachments, pt education
- Zoom! in house whitening with or without take home trays
- Treatment room setup
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient education
- Laboratory case management
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Periodontics
- Dentrix proficiency
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Carlsbad Dental Associates & Orthodontics
10.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
United Education Institute
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