Carrie Ostrander
Loma,CO
Summary
Proficient dental assistant with over 7 years of experience in chair-side support, restorative procedures, and inventory management. Known for improving clinic operations and patient care through effective team collaboration and communication. I have learned a lot over the years and love to continue to extend my knowledge and learning abilities to better my career in dental.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Balanced Dental/Monumental Dental
Grand Junction, CO
2025 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Make temporary crowns
- Adjust dentures and partials
- Learned implant dentures
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Lead Assistant - Inventory ordering, checking assistant notes, training assistants, ordering implant analogues and copings, Sterilization maintenance, office organization
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
Dental Assistant/Dental EDDA
Comfort Dental
Grand Junction, CO
2015 - 2019
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Placed restorations, packed chord, scanned for crowns as well as made temporary crowns, learned sutures for oral surgery. Adjusted fillings, dentures and partials
- Went through EDDA training and got certified
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Supported dentists by providing chairside assistance during examinations and treatments.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in the clinic.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant/EDDA Training
Skyline Dental
Grand Junction, CO
2008 - 2010
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure safety standards.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing tools and materials promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes in clinic operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Access Dental
Aurora, CO
2005 - 2008
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of workspaces consistently.
- Supported dental team with chairside assistance during treatments and examinations.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
Centennial, CO2003
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Dental software management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Balanced Dental/Monumental Dental
2025 - Current
Dental Assistant/Dental EDDA
Comfort Dental
2015 - 2019
Dental Assistant/EDDA Training
Skyline Dental
2008 - 2010
Dental Assistant
Access Dental
2005 - 2008
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
Marketing Knowledge
I quit working in the dental field in 2019 to start my own marketing company. After a rough patch in 2024, i had to go back to working in dental realizing how much i missed it. I still continue to use my marketing knowledge for friends and family with businesses all over and love to help in any way that i can.