Julissa J. Rigg
Woodstock
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with over 20 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Knowledgeable also in front office and administrative duties.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant, Treatment Plan Coordinator
Dental Care Alliance
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Denticon while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, periodontal, and oral surgery procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant (General and Perio)
Hickory Flat Dental
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Lead Dental Assistant (Prosthodontic and OS)
Imagix Dental
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Front desk and administrative position
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery, and prosthodontic procedures.
- Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Dental Assistant (General, OS and Pedo)
Imagix Dental
02.2009 - 04.2013
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery, pedodontic procedures.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted pediatric dentists that worked with sedation.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
Vinings Dental Professionals
09.2005 - 02.2009
- 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.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dental Assistant
Northpoint Dental Group
04.2004 - 09.2005
- Assisted the dentist with a variety of chairside procedures, including restorative treatments, oral surgeries, and crown placements.
- Took a developed digital X-rays, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnoses.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and effective oral hygiene practices.
- Maintained a clean and organized operatory by adhering to infection control standards.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records using Dentrix software.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
D.D.S. - Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Panama
Panama City, PanamaSkills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Infection control proficiency
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Impression taking
- Sealants application, and Restorative procedures
- Periodontal and endodontic procedures, surgical set up
- Sterilization techniques, and Instrument preparation
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Exam room setups
- Dentrix proficiency
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Multilingual communication, and patient education and counseling
Certification
Expanded duties Dental Assistant Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Tennis
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant, Treatment Plan Coordinator
Dental Care Alliance
02.2019 - 09.2022
Dental Assistant (General and Perio)
Hickory Flat Dental
03.2015 - 02.2018
Lead Dental Assistant (Prosthodontic and OS)
Imagix Dental
04.2013 - 03.2015
Dental Assistant (General, OS and Pedo)
Imagix Dental
02.2009 - 04.2013
Dental Assistant
Vinings Dental Professionals
09.2005 - 02.2009
Dental Assistant
Northpoint Dental Group
04.2004 - 09.2005
Expanded duties Dental Assistant Certificate
D.D.S. - Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Panama
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