Sadie Guthrie
Belleville
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smiles of Peoria
Peoria, IL
03.2022 - 06.2026
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments according to infection control protocols.
- Trained new staff members on office procedures, enhancing overall team performance and service quality.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- 3D printed diagnostic models using Sprintray & Exocad software for patient education.
Bank Teller
Farmers State Bank
Elmwood, IL
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained cash drawer integrity through diligent balancing and reconciliation.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries, providing exceptional service and solutions.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships and retention.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
IL03-2022
High School Diploma -
Elmwood High School
Elmwood, IL05-2021
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental material handling
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in Open Dental, Exocad, Sprintray
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Personable communication
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Restorative dentistry
- Four-handed procedures
- Instrument preparation
- Inventory management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smiles of Peoria
03.2022 - 06.2026
Bank Teller
Farmers State Bank
10.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Elmwood High School