Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 30 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.
Skills
Taking X-rays
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Patient schedule management
Patient counseling
Restorative procedures
Exam room setups
Periodontics
Restorative dentistry
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
Four-handed procedures
Patient records gathering
Multitasking
Medical records management
First Aid/CPR
Organization
Relationship development
Dental staff support
Experience
Dental Assistant, 11/2017 to Current Kenaitze Indian Tribe – Kenai, AK,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed cements, impression material, soft feline materials to support dentists during procedures.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
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, prepared seating of permanent crowns, and adjust dentures .
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, setting up instruments and syringe and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Certified Dental Assistant, 01/2016 to 03/2017 Smile Brands – Cedar Hill, TX,
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Supported Dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, prepared seating of permanent crowns, placement of implants, Bone graphs.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including fillings, oral surgery, root canal
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Dental Assisting, Expected in 12/2013 Bryam - Phenix, VA GPA:
Certified Dental Assistant : , Expected in 12/2002 NHTI - Concord's Community College - Concord, NH GPA:
EFDA: Dental Assisting, Expected in 10/2009 NHTI - Concord's Community College - Concord, NH GPA:
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