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DENTAL ASSISTANT
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
Education and Training
12/2013
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Bryam Phenix, VA
12/2002
Certified Dental Assistant
NHTI - Concord's Community CollegeConcord, NH
10/2009
EFDA - Dental Assisting
NHTI - Concord's Community CollegeConcord, NH
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.

Experience
Dental AssistantAshburnham Dental Arts | Ashburnham, MA11/2017 - Current
  • 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.
Certified Dental AssistantDr. Alan Ross | Keene, NH03/2017 - 11/2017
  • 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 AssistantPeterborough Family Dental | Peterborough, NH01/2016 - 03/2017
  • 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 whilemaking 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.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ashburnham Dental Arts
  • Dr. Alan Ross
  • Peterborough Family Dental

School Attended

  • Bryam
  • NHTI - Concord's Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Certified Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
    Certified Dental Assistant
    EFDA - Dental Assisting

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