Assistants - Hornell, NY Gentle Dentist

Assist Dr. Meyer with dental procedures
Taking X-rays
Assist Dr. Meyer in setting up treatment plans
Preparation of dental materials, cements, amalgam, composite and impression material. Choose shades for composites.
Dental charting

My name is Shelly and I have worked for Dr. Meyer since July, 2002. My favorite part of the job is working with the little kids. I enjoy making their visit as easy and as fun as possible so that they want to come back.

Last year I became a Certified Dental Assistant through the DANB program. I am currently taking courses through MCC to become a Licensed Certified Dental Assistant. I will complete my schooling in May of this year. I am very excited about becoming licensed because I will be able to do alot more hands on. One of the most exciting expanded functions of a Licensed Certified Dental assistant is the ability to place, condense and carve amalgam restorations; and place, condense and finish non-metallic restorations.

When I'm done here I go home to my other full-time job, my two boys. Caden and Jacob like to keep us busy with all different sports. I have been married, for 15 years, to Brian Dunham who is a Certified Personal Trainer. Feel free to visit his website @ briandunhampersonaltrainer.com

My name is Maria,
I have worked for Dr. Meyer since January of 1999.
I do a lot of different things that are essential to the dental office. Usually, I'm helping assistants set up rooms, take x-rays, fill in supplies and sterilizing instruments to keep the schedule running on time. I help the hygienist by recording probing scores for her and also keeping her instruments sterilized. I do some behind the scenes work at the front desk by filing charts daily, getting charts ready for the next day, making copies, etc.
In the lab I pour up models to be used for study models and the making of biteguards for patients who "grind" their teeth. When a patient loses a tooth from a denture I will add one back on. I enjoy looking at the final results of this, especially when the patient is very pleased.
When the office is closed I do some office maintenance -taking care of plants, cleaning the office and keeping it looking presentable to patients.
I enjoy music and dancing and spending time with my husband Dan. We have a daughter Theresa who I also like to spend time with when I get the chance!