Dental Assistant Resume Example Markham Family Dental

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Resourceful Dental Assistant with 11 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Resolves problems and handles issues quickly while following protocols.

Skills

Dental impression specialist
Chair side assisting
Oral surgery
Dental radiography
Equipment sterilization
Proficient in Dentrix
Electronic Charting
Full Mouth Radiographs

Build temporary crowns and bridges
Sedation monitoring, taking vitals,dispensing medication.
Orthodontics
Treatment Room Cleanup
Infection Control Proficiency
Patient Data Gathering
Dental Staff Assistance

Work History

Dental Assistant05/2019 to 01/2020
Markham Family Dental – Little Rock, AR

Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent or temporary crowns, endodontic therapy, extractions and Zoom whitening. Some large treatment plans required IV sedation.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces producing clean dental office settings and focuses on patient safety. Efficiency is key in order to maximize productivity and to see the maximum amount of patients possible. Typically my goal was to set up for at least 60 patients per day.
Dentrix to document and maintain patient information verifying up to date health information.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools as well as staging chart for the doctor, taking FMX, panoramic XRAYS, PA's if necessary to maximize efficiency.
Coordinated all dental lab cases from Green Dental and Rick Steed Lab, ensuring that all patients are receiving their crowns,dentures and partials efficiently and on time.

Dental Assistant07/2014 to 12/2015
Pinney Family Dentistry – Sherwood, AR

Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators and other tools.
Supported dentist during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, conscious sedation, root canals, and endodontic therapy.
Assisted dentist by managing dental emergencies, prioritizing, utilizing pain scaling method , and rotating weekend emergency calls with other assistants. Proper scheduling allowed for additional 3-5 emergency cases each day.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions, cure materials as needed, and administering nitrous
It was of highest importance to built strong relationships with patients by being personable and empathetic, accomplishing deeper levels of comfort and trust with them.
Evaluated patient and performed sleep study exam, took impressions, and communicated directly with labs to create oral sleep appliances that could replace CPAP machines.

Dental Assistant04/2011 to 07/2014
Healthy Smiles – North Little Rock, AR

Provided diagnostic information by taking radiographs such as full mouth series x-rays, panoramic x-rays and PA's and increased daily goals by 5%taking the available x-rays.
Performed orthodontic procedures when necessary such as bracket placement, changing wire, impressions, etching teeth, removing cement, placing bond, and curing teeth, and taking ortho records.
Utilized Dentrix to chart detailed notes and narratives, and developed and presented treatment plans for each patient.
Provided proper documentation for each patients chart by organizing previous, existing, needed, and completed treatment.
Assisted dentist with tray set up, extractions, sealants, crowns, endodontic, fillings, and bridge procedures.
Ordered, received, and stocked all operatory equipment from vendors each day prior to leaving.
Scheduling appointments, making personal post operative calls, and creating safe comfortable atmospheres for each patient is helpful in deepening relationships with patients.

Dental Assistant07/2008 to 03/2011
Dr. Ron Martin DDS – Jonesboro, LA

Helped Dr. Ro Martin complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatments. Increased sales of sealants by 9%
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Education

High School Diploma2005Quitman Highschool- Louisiana

Dental Assisting: Dental Assisting2006Lamar Junior College- Texas

Dental Assisting2007Peach Tree School of Dental Assisting- Louisiana

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Markham Family Dental
Pinney Family Dentistry
Healthy Smiles
Dr. Ron Martin DDS

School Attended

Quitman Highschool
Lamar Junior College
Peach Tree School of Dental Assisting

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant

Degrees

High School Diploma 2005
Dental Assisting : 2006
Dental Assisting 2007

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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