Kristy L. Dec
Valparaiso
Summary
With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Expanded Functions Assistant, I have developed a strong skill set in various areas of dental care. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive expertise in taking dental impressions, placing composite restorations, and fabricating temporary crowns. Additionally, I have spent 15+ years excelling in dental supply management, logistics, and inventory control. My commitment to OSHA compliance has resulted in 15+ years of maintaining a safe and secure dental environment. In addition, I have 10+ years of experience administering Nitrous Oxide and assisting with oral sedation. As a natural leader, I have successfully supervised and inspired clinical staff members. My proficiency in maintaining patient treatment records, providing comprehensive pre- and post-treatment instructions, and ensuring patient comfort has been instrumental in delivering high-quality care. Furthermore, I am highly skilled in the maintenance of all dental equipment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
US Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2016 - Current
- Support dental procedures to ensure smooth operations.
- Enhance patient services and support by being part of the Service Level Patient Advocate team.
- Function in the role of Collateral Duty Safety Officer. Ensuring clinical and patient safety.
- Serve as point of contact for dental inspections, ensuring thorough understanding of protocols and procedures.
- Ensure optimal functionality of dental equipment.
- Oversee supply chain processes for dental materials, maintaining optimal inventory.
- Fabricate dental appliances, wax bites, night guards, and custom trays
- Skillfully manage dental emergencies, take x-rays as needed, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Cosmopolitan Dentistry
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Provided clinical training for staff and coordinated clinical scheduling.
- Supervised clinical staff, delegated work duty, resolved conflict, and reported directly to the doctor.
- Streamlined financial processes while ensuring timely scheduling of patient visits.
- Perform general chair-side duties and assist with all types of procedures including crown and bridge using CEREC technology, surgical implant placement and cosmetic procedures
- Discuss treatment plans and scheduled using Eagle-soft software.
- Perform chair-side whitening procedures.
- Assist with completion of Invisalign orthodontic treatment.
- Fabricate temporary crowns, place and adjust/polish composite restorations.
- Lab duties included fabricating whitening trays, pouring models, staining and glazing crowns.
- Only office personal to perform all operations on the CEREC machine
- Including design and fabrication of ceramic crowns and equipment maintenance
- Ordering of all dental supplies and inventory management
- Comply with all OSHA standards
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Honea Family Dentistry
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Supported chair-side activities during clinical treatments.
- Assisted with oral sedation
- Placed and adjusted composite restorations, adjusted crowns before cementation, took crown and bridge impressions and fabricated temporary crowns.
- Delivered and started Invisalign orthodontic cases.
- Assisted doctor with implant restorations (Nobel Biocare and Bicon).
- Oversaw inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to ensure efficient use of EagleSoft software.
Education
Business Administration Degree -
Indiana Wesleyan University
07.2019
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) -
DANB
08.2017
Dental Radiology License -
Indiana University Northwest
11.2003
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
US Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2016 - Current
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Cosmopolitan Dentistry
01.2013 - 08.2016
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Honea Family Dentistry
08.2011 - 12.2012
Dental Radiology License -
Indiana University Northwest
Business Administration Degree -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) -
DANB
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