Lawiess Brooks
Shreveport
Summary
Dedicated dental professional specializing in pediatric dentistry and patient education. Recognized for effective mentoring and commitment to high-quality patient care, aiming to drive improvements in treatment delivery and office efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
A Brighter Smile Dental Care
Shreveport, LA
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of dental procedures to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants on best practices and efficient workflow management.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, ensuring minimal wait times and effective use of office resources.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Conducted patient education on post-treatment care, enhancing understanding and adherence to oral health plans.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Dental Assistant
Ocean Dental
Shreveport, LA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained a clean and organized environment.
- Educated parents on post-treatment care and preventive dental hygiene practices for children.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
Technical Support
Concentrix
WRH
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Reduced downtime for users by providing effective remote technical support when needed.
- Provided technical support to clients, resolving complex issues in a timely manner.
- Provided technical support to clients, promptly addressing issues related to front-end functionality.
- Streamlined technical support processes for faster issue resolution and improved user satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Shreveport Dental Assistant School
Shreveport, LA01-2021
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Sibley, LA05-2010
Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient charting
- Dental radiography
- Oral surgery
- Patient relations
- Impression taking
- Team collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Special needs care
- Indirect patient care
- Pediatric dentistry
- Four-handed procedures
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
A Brighter Smile Dental Care
04.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Ocean Dental
09.2021 - 04.2022
Technical Support
Concentrix
11.2018 - 09.2021
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Shreveport Dental Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School