Taneesha Tom
Mesa
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant and Training Coordinator at Gila River Health Care, I enhanced trainee performance and retention through innovative training and motivational skills. Expert in digital radiography and sterilization, my attention to detail and teamwork significantly improved patient satisfaction and compliance standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Training Coordinator
Gila River Health Care
07.2023 - Current
- Improved trainee performance with regular evaluations and constructive feedback.
- Boosted employee retention by conducting engaging and interactive training sessions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through effective communication and motivational techniques.
- Assessed individual learning needs, tailoring instruction accordingly for maximum impact.
- Optimized existing training programs to better align with company goals and objectives.
Dental Assistant
Gila River Health Care
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Used digital radiography software to capture and analyze dental images for diagnostics.
- Prepared examination rooms by setting up instruments and materials.
- Operated sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene and compliance standards.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ07-2018
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant Training Coordinator
Gila River Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Gila River Health Care
03.2019 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
05.2018 - 03.2019
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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