Darla Eisenmenger
Humphrey,NE
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Dental Assistant with a sold history of achievement in fast paced dental office. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritizing abilities. Areas of expertise include Chairside Assisting and Patient Satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family 1st Dental
02.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scan with iTero for fabrication of Invisalign aligners and various appliances.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintain positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentist during administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout process.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, assist dentist during dental procedures
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Pour, trim and polish study casts
- Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainer, wires or bands
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth
- Assist in all dental procedures including restorations, extractions, endodontic, implants, dentures, surgical procedures
- Accompany and assist dentist at out-patient surgery at Surgery Center and SurgiCenter
- Monitor and record patient vitals during in-office IV sedation
Child Care Provider
Self
01.1997 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Licensed and Accredited by the State of Nebraska
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, numbers and letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them and changing diapers
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play
- Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities and safety
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as requested by laws
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Licensed and Accredited by the State of Nebraska
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
Education
Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) Program -
American Red Cross
Columbus03-2025
Radiology Certification -
UNMC College of Dentistry
Lincoln, NE10-2021
Coronal Polish -
Central Community College
Hastings, NE10.2018
Associate of Arts - Business Technology
Central Community College
Columbus, NE05.2017
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family 1st Dental
02.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
05.2016 - 02.2020
Child Care Provider
Self
01.1997 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Technology
Central Community College
Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) Program -
American Red Cross
Radiology Certification -
UNMC College of Dentistry
Coronal Polish -
Central Community College
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