Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Training Received
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Cassie Stephens

Gallatin

Summary

Results-driven Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with a strong background in advanced clinical support and patient-centered care, complemented by experience in dental operations management. Skilled in patient education, radiographic imaging, infection control, and delivering high-quality chairside care while maintaining efficient patient flow and accurate documentation. Recognized for supporting smooth clinical operations, collaborating effectively with the dental team, and contributing to a positive, well-organized practice environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Operations Lead/EFDA

Connor Family Dentistry
Hendersonville
11.2025 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing tools and materials.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dental operatory and equipment.
  • Managed patient records using practice management software for accurate documentation.
  • Performed radiographic imaging to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient patient flow in the office.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for patients effectively.
  • Provided support in inventory management by tracking dental supplies and materials.
  • Performed coronal polishing, placed sealants.
  • Placed, adjusted and smoothed composite fillings after the doctor prepped the tooth.
  • Ensured that all dental equipment was properly maintained and serviced regularly.
  • Took intraoral photos series on patients.
  • Took full arch scans using Cerec Primescan.
  • Scanned, designed and assisted in fabrication and finishing of same day Cerec crowns.
  • Assisted in creating SOP's for implant appointments: planning/record appt, placement appt, abutment & crown seat appt.
  • Experience in clear aligner therapy; records, attachment placement & follow up visits.
  • Experience in assisting with OSA therapy; HST administration, records & fitting custom appliances.
  • Experience in assisting with socket preservation using patient plasma & PRF.

Dental Operations Manager

Connor Family Dentistry
Hendersonville
06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Managed daily operations of dental office, ensuring smooth workflow and patient satisfaction.
  • Managed billing processes, verifying insurance information and patient payments.
  • Ensured accurate data entry of patient information into the office management system.
  • Managed all front desk operations, including phone calls and customer service inquiries.
  • Conducted regular audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Responded to patient queries and concerns to resolve issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed monthly P & L with doctor and ROM to determine how profitable the practice was and how we could improve.
  • Assisted in getting the practice to the healthiest EBITDA it has seen in years.
  • Hired, trained and monitored new office team members to ensure they meet job requirements.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement and job satisfaction.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Connor Family Dentistry
Hendersonville
06.2017 - 06.2023

Performed all RDA/EFDA duties listed under my current position during this time.

I began this role as an RDA and then completed the required course to obtain my EFDA certification in 2021.

Registered Dental Assistant

Billy W. LaFever, Jr, DDS
Hendersonville
07.2006 - 10.2017
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
  • Exposed & processed bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Fabricated provisional crowns and bleaching trays from alginate impressions.
  • Assisted dentist with crown preps, fillings, extractions & root canals.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gallatin High School
Gallatin, TN
05-2005

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Remington College
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Office operations
  • Inventory management
  • Patient scheduling
  • Radiographic imaging
  • Team collaboration
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Staff training
  • Sedation dentistry support
  • Patient care excellence
  • Infection control protocols
  • Insurance coordination
  • Multitasking capacity
  • DPMS experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft & Denticon
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient education

Certification

CPR/BLS

Additional Training Received

  • Education in OSA & sleep disordered breathing, by Dr. Erin Elliott- 3D Dentists
  • Education in Cerec-Class II, by Dr. Sameer Puri- Cerec Doctors
  • Education in assisting with Botox administration, Dr. Robin Pruitt Jr., DMD

Timeline

Clinical Operations Lead/EFDA

Connor Family Dentistry
11.2025 - Current

Dental Operations Manager

Connor Family Dentistry
06.2023 - 11.2025

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Connor Family Dentistry
06.2017 - 06.2023

Registered Dental Assistant

Billy W. LaFever, Jr, DDS
07.2006 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Gallatin High School

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Remington College
Cassie Stephens