Tonya Courville
Clifton
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with 25+ years of comprehensive experience in the surgical/general dental industry. I'm an outgoing, dedicated, and hardworking individual who can maintain an excellent professional relationship. Skilled in preparing treatment rooms, managing dental records, and upholding safety protocols in a fast paced dental environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Trained and supervised new dental assistants to maintain a healthy and controlled work environment.
- Maintained quality standards of chairside assistance and infection control.
- proficient with dental imaging including 3D scans, panoramic, single imaging and cephalograms.
- managed inventory which encompasses, ordering dental supplies, stocking operatories, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
- answering phones, scheduling, and confirmation of appointments.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Raffi Leblebijian
Bourbonnais, IL
06.2014 - 07.2021
- Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort and support during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment, enhancing workplace safety.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations, optimizing office workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care, improving patient compliance.
Orthodontic/Lead Dental Assistant
Crest Hill Family Dental
Crest Hill, IL
07.2000 - 07.2014
- Supervised dental assistant team to ensure efficient patient care and procedural compliance.
- Trained new staff on clinical protocols and patient management techniques.
- Improved workflow processes to enhance patient scheduling and reduce wait times.
- Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Education
No Degree - Science
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILHigh School Diploma -
Herscher High School
Herscher05-2000
Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Equipment sterilization
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient relations
- Prosthodontics experience
- Patient management
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
08.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Raffi Leblebijian
06.2014 - 07.2021
Orthodontic/Lead Dental Assistant
Crest Hill Family Dental
07.2000 - 07.2014
No Degree - Science
Kankakee Community College
High School Diploma -
Herscher High School