Kimberly Harrington

Dr. Tom Mcarter. Jan 1988 to Dec 1988. Northeast Dental June 1988 to September 2017

St Croix endodontics Jan 2019 to April 2021. Sunrise River Dental April 2021 to April 2024. Dr. Tom Turry. April 2024 to December 2024

• Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments
• Supported dentists during procedures, ensuring necessary tools were readily available
• Managed patient records using dental software for accurate documentation
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote better health outcomes
• Coordinated appointment schedules, optimizing office efficiency and patient flow
• Updated inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations
• Conducted preliminary patient assessments to gather medical histories and vital signs
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe clinical environment
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• 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.
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
• 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.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.