Meshella Shelton
Powell
Summary
Experienced with advanced dental procedures, including restorative and preventive care. Utilizes strong patient interaction skills to ensure comfort and compliance. Knowledge of dental radiography and clinical practices ensures high standards and effective teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Lead
Powell Family Dentistry
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Increased efficiency in dental treatments by proficiently assisting in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Premier Dental
02.2023 - 05.2024
- 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 general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
East Tennessee Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Evaluated new dental products, equipment, or tools introduced in practice which led to improved outcomes or increased efficiency in surgical procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for the clinic''s needs.
- Improved efficiency within the clinic by implementing an organized system for instrument sterilization and storage.
- Collaborated with dental professionals to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans for patients requiring oral surgery.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals such as anesthesiologists, making certain that all required pre-operative assessments were completed.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during sedation, monitoring vital signs and administering necessary medications as directed by the surgeon.
- Prepared patients mentally before procedures by addressing concerns or answering questions, resulting in reduced anxiety and increased trust.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of surgical instruments aiding surgeons effectively during critical moments.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations at all times, safeguarding patient confidentiality and privacy rights.
Education
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary - Dental Assisting
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2024
Skills
- Restorative procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Dental radiography proficiency
- First aid trained
- Infection control protocols
- Impression taking
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Coronal polishing
- Restoration placement
- Disinfection and sterilization
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Inventory management
- Henry schein dentrix
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Lead
Powell Family Dentistry
05.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Premier Dental
02.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
East Tennessee Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
06.2020 - 02.2023
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary - Dental Assisting
University of Tennessee
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