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Karen Eddings

McEwen

Summary

Dental professional with extensive experience at Bellevue Smiles and Davis Family Dentistry. Proficient in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient appointment scheduling and exceptional chairside assistance. Ability to foster trust and professionalism, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Bank Teller

First Federal Bank
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.

Dental Assistant

Bellevue Smiles
01.2017 - 10.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Hygiene Coordinator

East Hills Dental
06.2014 - 07.2016


  • Improved patient satisfaction by implementing a streamlined appointment scheduling process.
  • Facilitated ongoing professional development for hygienists through organizing training sessions and educational opportunities.

Dental Assistant

Davis Family Dentistry
01.1999 - 03.2013
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Education

Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
01-2000

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Oral hygiene education

Timeline

Bank Teller

First Federal Bank
09.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Bellevue Smiles
01.2017 - 10.2023

Hygiene Coordinator

East Hills Dental
06.2014 - 07.2016

Dental Assistant

Davis Family Dentistry
01.1999 - 03.2013

Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting

Nashville State Community College
Karen Eddings