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Yvonne Harrison

Chatham,ON

Summary

I am a dedicated Level II Dental Assistant. My goal is to provide exceptional dental care to every patient. I have six years experience as a chairside assistant, along with two years as a front desk coordinator. I am eager to continue to learn in a new & stimulating environment. I look forward to discussing an opportunity with you.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. Terilyn McHugh & Dr. Riley Crystal (Orothodontist)
06.2020 - 08.2024


  • Assisted bonding/cementing procedures & other chairside duties
  • Sanitized instruments, turned over operatories, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health & safety practices.
  • Took impressions & iTero scans for diagnostic models & lab work.
  • Took panoramic & cephalometric x-rays and images for diagnostic records.

Receptionist/Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. Harpreet Pannu (General)
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • As the only receptionist at Brechin Dental one of my responsibilities was to operate the phones (contacting patients to schedule/confirm appointments, check/change voicemail etc.).
  • Welcomed arriving patients while checking out patients post appointment (billing/processing payments, submitting claims, filing charts).
  • Took pride in creating/maintaining an organized and efficient workspace.
  • In addition to front desk, I was relied on to step in with chairside assisting when needed.

Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. Grant MacColl (Orthodontist)
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Roles included opening/closing for the day, charting initial exams, taking intra-oral & extra-oral photos, x-rays & impressions for the records appointments, as well as sterilization duties and lab work.
  • Assisted chairside for bonding appointments and gave oral hygiene instructions to ensure patients have all of the tools and knowledge to achieve great oral health.

Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. John Daskalogiannakis (Orthodontist)
01.2014 - 06.2016


  • Primary responsibilities were patient facing; dealing in a professional manner with each one as I guided them through their treatment.
  • Welcomed new patients to the office, took initial x-rays, performed records appointments, iTero scans, as well as chairside assisting and lab work.

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Everest College
01.2014

Skills

  • HARP Certified
  • Diploma in Dental Office Chairside Assistant Level I & II
  • Experienced in taking impressions, panoramic & cephalometric x-rays
  • Sound knowledge in sterilization, instruments, procedures & lab work
  • Proficient in Dentrix software
  • Skilled in office administration (filing, phone, scheduling, insurance claims, billing etc)
  • Strong oral & written interpersonal skills

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. Terilyn McHugh & Dr. Riley Crystal (Orothodontist)
06.2020 - 08.2024

Receptionist/Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. Harpreet Pannu (General)
04.2018 - 06.2020

Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. Grant MacColl (Orthodontist)
06.2016 - 04.2018

Level II Dental Assistant

Dr. John Daskalogiannakis (Orthodontist)
01.2014 - 06.2016

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Everest College
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