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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant well-versed in four-handed chair side dentistry, routine restorations and intra-oral techniques. Dental Assistant experienced in direct patient care, routine laboratory tasks, creating and updating patient records and general office management.
Skills
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Work History
Dental Assistant, 07/2011 to Current
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc – Saint Louis , MO
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc – Saint Louis , MO
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
- Completed patient paperwork.
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
Dental Assistant, 08/2007 to Current
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc – Saint Louis , MO
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc – Saint Louis , MO
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
- Completed patient paperwork and scanned into Dentrix system.
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
- Assisted with or instituted emergency procedures for sudden adverse developments during treatments.
- Regularly attended dental society and treatment team meetings and in-service trainings to continuously learn about best practices.
Manicurist, 05/1997 to 07/2011
Mgm Resorts – Us , FL
Mgm Resorts – Us , FL
- Anticipated spa and salon guest concerns and addressed them immediately.
- Greeted all guests in a warm and friendly manner to create a positive first impression of the spa.
- Led comprehensive spa tours for new members.
- Restocked linen and laundry in all areas of the spa.
- Transported soiled linens to the laundry facilities.
- Followed through with client requests in a timely manner.
- Drained, cleaned and filled mineral tubs for guests after each use.
- Served as a primary point of contact for members and guests for information on spa products and services.
- Performed inventory and restocking assignments as necessary.
- Reported any unprofessional behavior from clients to management.
- Handled guest complaints calmly and professionally.
- Refilled professional spa products as necessary.
- Communicated any relevant schedule changes to the spa supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma: 1989
State Line Christian School - City, State
State Line Christian School - City, State
Manicurist, 1995
Toledo Academy of Beauty - City, State
Toledo Academy of Beauty - City, State
Surgical Tech, Owens Community College - City, State
Dental Assistant, 2007
Northwest Ohio Dental Assisting School - City, State
Northwest Ohio Dental Assisting School - City, State
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School Attended
- State Line Christian School
- Toledo Academy of Beauty
- Owens Community College
- Northwest Ohio Dental Assisting School
Job Titles Held:
- Dental Assistant
- Manicurist
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 1989
Manicurist , 1995
Surgical Tech ,
Dental Assistant , 2007
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