dental assistant resume example with 5+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
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.
Skills
Advising and Educating Patients
Preliminary Impressions
Advising Patients
Oral Hygiene Techniques
Patient Care Standards
Medical Charting
Taking Medical and Dental Histories
Oral Health Assessments
Instrument Tray Preparation
Disinfection and Sterilization
Treatment Room Preparation
Procedure Support
Postoperative Care Instructions
Fluoride Treatments
Anesthetic Administration
Restorative Procedures
Restorative Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide
Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Dentrix Proficiency
Taking X-Rays
Infection Control Proficiency
Radiation Protection
Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
General Anesthetic
Impression Taking
Paralleling Techniques
Autoclave Operation
Dental Supply Inventory
Addressing Patient Inquiries
Restorative Materials
Office Supplies and Inventory
Rubber Dam Placement
Cement Removal
Providing Feedback
Health and Safety Practices
Patient Schedule Management
Staff Scheduling Procedures
Composite Materials
Space Maintainers
Education
CARRINGTON COLLEGE ALBUQUERQUE,NM, Expected in 09/2022 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Awarded FOUR ACEDEMIC AWARDS FOR KEEPING MY GRADES ABOVE 85%
Work History
Familia Dental - DENTAL ASSISTANT Moline, IL, 09/2022 - Current
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Helped [Job title]s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Erickson Living - Head Housekeeper Peabody, MA, 01/2018 - Current
Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying and ironing.
Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
Maintained controls over expenses and inventory for optimal budget tracking.
Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
Polished glass surfaces and windows.
Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Performed spot-cleaning on furniture stains.
Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
Canteen Of Central New Mexico - COOK/CLOSING BOSS/Crew Kitchen Staff Member City, STATE, 09/2017 - 09/2021
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
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