Tanya Stephens
Lake Havasu City
Summary
Detail-oriented dental professional with 25 years of experience in patient care and treatment planning. Expertise in ensuring patient safety and enhancing overall patient experiences. Proven ability to support complex dental procedures effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Jennings and Larson Family Dentistry
Lake Havasu City
09.2022 - Current
- Expanded function dental assistant duties, including fillings, coronal polishing, Adjusting Appliances, Assisting the dentist with dental procedures to ensure patient comfort, taking Impression and pouring models, x-rays, Intraoral Photos, Dental Notes, Charting, etc.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-care practices.
- Assisted in training new dental assistants on established protocols.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, equipment maintenance, and restocked supplies post-treatment
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care. Also, Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Lead Dental Assistant (EDFA)
Dr. Daniel Allen DDS
Phoenix
06.2011 - 07.2022
- Expanded Function duties, Placing Composite Filling contouring and polishing. Coronal Polishing. Adjusting dentures, Nightguards
- Assisting the dentist in procedures such as oral surgery, crowns and bridges, SureSmile/Clear aligners, implants, etc.
- Digital X-rays, pano, cone beam, digital scanning, CO2 laser.
- setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments to ensure readiness for patient procedures.
- In Office lab procedures Nightguards, essix retainers, bleach trays, etc.
Lead Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental Care/ Dr. Perna
Phoenix
02.2008 - 06.2011
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Bruce Schwartz
Scottsdale
01.2003 - 02.2008
Dental Assistant
Dr. Robert Bricker
Antwerp
06.2000 - 01.2003
Education
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Patient education
- Expanded function dentistry
- Digital radiography
- Dental charting
- Infection control
- Customer relationship management
- Appointment scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Sterilization techniques
- Pediatric dentistry
- Endodontic procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Periodontics
- Orthodontic support
- Case management
- Impression taking
- Restorative procedures
- Dental software proficiency
- Patient relations
- Oral hygiene education
Certification
EFDA-Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Jennings and Larson Family Dentistry
09.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant (EDFA)
Dr. Daniel Allen DDS
06.2011 - 07.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental Care/ Dr. Perna
02.2008 - 06.2011
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Bruce Schwartz
01.2003 - 02.2008
Dental Assistant
Dr. Robert Bricker
06.2000 - 01.2003
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College