Registered Dental Hygienist Benjamin L Tolley DDS PCRegistered Dental HygienistWoodstock, VirginiaEducate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques). You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.
Dental Assistant Heartland Dental CareDental AssistantCulpeper, VA2019 Graduated dental school; accepted a role leading a Heartland Dental supported office with guidance from an assigned doctor mentor 2015 Began dental school; continued part-time as a BA and hygienist during school breaks 2013 Accepted a role as a supported dental hygienist, securing the job pre-graduation to be able to start without delay 2011 Began hygiene school; transitioned into a Business Assistant (BA) role with schedule flexibility to accommodate studies 2011 Moved to a different Heartland Dental supported practice and received a pay increase 2010 Joined as a Dental Assistant in an office that affiliated with Heartland Dental. 2022 OSHA/Infection Control trainer 2015 Corporate Member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) 2014: Joined Education as a DA Training Developer 2012 Mastery-level DA course facilitator 2011 Regional DA Mentor in the Southeast 2010 Sub-regional DA Mentor for Florida 2009 Joined as a Dental Assistant (DA).
Dental Assistant B DHRMDental Assistant BWoodstock, VirginiaAdministrative and community education duties include maintaining inventory of supplies; managing and maintaining patient records in compliance with HIPPA and applicable state and federal laws and regulations; educating children and parents individually and in group settings or at events; promoting the dental program; and working with local public and private dentists to coordinate referrals for children with treatment needs. In community settings, duties include setting up, breaking down, and maintaining portable dental equipment; reviewing patient forms and documents; assisting with patient management; assisting with oral screenings and recording of findings; and assisting with the delivery of preventive services including dental sealants and fluoride varnish using 4-handed dental techniques.
Dental Assistant B Commonwealth of VirginiaDental Assistant BVA$19.31–$21.22 / yearIn community settings, duties include: • Setting up and breaking down and maintaining portable dental equipment • Reviewing patient forms and documents • Assisting with patient management • Assisting with oral screenings and recording of findings • Assisting with the delivery of preventive services, including dental sealants and fluoride varnish using 4-handed dental techniques • Cleaning and disinfecting the clinical areas and equipment • Sterilizing dental instruments in accordance with agency policy and protocols and relevant OSHA laws and guidelines. Administrative and community education duties include: • Maintaining inventory of supplies • Managing and maintaining patient records in compliance with HIPPA and applicable state and federal laws and regulations • Educating children and parents individually and in group settings or at events • Promoting the dental program • Working with local public and private dentists to coordinate referrals for children with treatment needs.