Natalie
Dental Assistant
Hello, my name is Natalie and I am an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, (EFDA) and a CDA (Certified Dental Assistant). Let me tell you a bit about myself and my career in dentistry.
I am a Pittsburgh, Pa native and have been in the dental field since 1994.
My license as an EFDA permits me to perform additional technical functions and procedures as a dental assistant. I am qualified to place both amalgam and composite fillings as well as fabricating temporary crowns.
I have both clinical experience as well as educational experience. I was employed as a EFDA instructor in Pittsburgh at the Bradford School, where I educated post-secondary students. After 10 years of employment with them, the school had decided to close altogether which left me with a decision to make.
So, I went back into the clinical field full time in Pennsylvania, but knowing I wanted a change. I decided to take a leap of faith and move myself the state of Florida where I was looking for a complete change both personally and professionally. Currently, I live in Daytona Beach and absolutely love it!
When I am not working, I love to spend time on the beach, enjoying the outdoors, and listening to music. I am an artist too. My media is mostly pencil and charcoals. I like to draw portraits as well as fabricating all types of cool items out of resin.
I have truly found my new “dental” home here at the office with Dr. Dean and her amazing staff! As well as the great sunny state of Florida!