Samantha Hinderman
Mound
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Minnesota Air National Guard
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Metropolitan Endodontics
10.2020 - Current
- Performed accurate diagnostic x-rays, enabling dentists to make informed decisions about treatment plans.
- Improved patient experience by providing efficient and thorough dental assistance during procedures.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and trust within the practice.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate chairside manner, fostering a positive dental visit experience.
- Provided support during emergency situations, effectively assisting dentist in delivering prompt and appropriate care to minimize further complications.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and progress notes, facilitating seamless continuity of care between appointments.
- Participated in continuing education courses regularly to stay current with industry standards and best practices in dental assisting.
- Assisted with pediatric dentistry cases specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of child patients.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies efficiently, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary materials for all procedures.
- Ordered all dental supplies while strictly staying within budget.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Herzing University
Saint Louis Park, MN08-2026
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Isanti High School
Cambridge, MN05-2017
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Inventory management
- Dental staff support
Affiliations
- Dental Assisting National Board
- Air National Guard
- Army National Guard
- Disaster Mortuary Emergency Response Team
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Minnesota Dental Board.
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Minnesota Air National Guard
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Dental Assistant
Metropolitan Endodontics
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Herzing University
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Isanti High School
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