Haidy Farrell

Experienced Dental Assistant with 31+ years supporting oral surgeons, dentists, and multidisciplinary dental teams in private practice, surgical, and academic settings. Expertise in oral surgery, dental implants, sedation procedures, patient care, radiography, infection control, treatment coordination, insurance verification, and inventory management. Recognized for exceptional patient care, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Dental Assistant at Wilshire Oral Surgery (2020-01 – Present)

• Assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons during implant placements, bone grafting, pathology cases, and sedation-assisted procedures.
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients while ensuring compliance with infection-control standards.
• Maintain clinical documentation and provide post-operative patient education.

Dental Assistant at LTS Oral Surgery (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Assisted with wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, pathology cases, and general anesthesia procedures.
• Prepared surgical rooms and maintained sterilization and OSHA/CDC compliance.
• Educated patients on treatment plans and post-operative care.

Dental Assistant at Studio City Dental Group (2006-01 – 2017-12)

• Assisted with restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and general dentistry procedures.
• Obtained radiographs, coordinated insurance verification, maintained patient records, and managed inventory.
• Supported treatment planning and delivered exceptional patient care.

Dental Assistant at USC School of Dentistry (1999-01 – 2006-12)

• Assisted oral surgery residents with complex surgical procedures, dental implants, and sedation cases.
• Prepared patients and treatment areas and supported post-operative care in a teaching environment.

Dental Assisting Program in Dental Assisting – Bryman College (1993-01 – 1993-12)

Continuing Education – College of the Canyons (2016-01 – 2016-12)