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BASIN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Professional Summary

Resourceful Dental Assistant with 20 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when taking prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Capable of problem-solving and handling issues quickly while following protocols. Accurately met patient and dentist needs by coordinating materials, cleaning teeth and applying sealing compounds. Well-organized and diligent about addressing individual requirements. Friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Certified Dental Assistant experienced in direct patient care, routine laboratory tasks, creating and updating patient records and general office management. Dental Assistant adept at all patient care and front office procedures. Holds current HIV, OSHA, CPR, BLS and Nutrition certifications.

Skills
  • Pediatric assessments
  • Licensed by Texas Board of Dentistry
  • Pediatrics knowledge
  • General restorative dentistry
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Pediatric care
  • General dentistry
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Preventative dentistry
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Pediatric experience
  • Pulpectomy expertise
  • Placing crowns
  • X-ray interpretation
  • HIPAA and confidentiality
Work History
Basin Pediatric Dentistry , 06/2016 to Current
Dr. Zachary Ellis – Midland, TX
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
  • 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
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
  • Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures , clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings,, casts and impressions
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
Basin Dentistry , 01/2016 to 08/2016
Dr. Veronica Bernuy – Midland, TX
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
  • 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 dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures
Dental Assistant, 08/2009 to 08/2014
Dr.Adel Mansour – Orlando, FL
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
  • 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 dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
  • Typed patient data into computer system using while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings,, casts and impressions
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration
Education
Diploma: Cosmetology, 2016
Florida Technical College - Orlando, FL
Associate of Science: Dental Assisting, 1995
southern college - Orlando, FL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Dr. Zachary Ellis
  • Dr. Veronica Bernuy
  • Dr.Adel Mansour

School Attended

  • Florida Technical College
  • southern college

Job Titles Held:

  • Basin Pediatric Dentistry
  • Basin Dentistry
  • Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • Diploma : Cosmetology , 2016
    Associate of Science : Dental Assisting , 1995

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