Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with six years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, scheduling and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Skills
Restorative procedures
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Taking X-rays
Exam room setups
Periodontics
Patient schedule management
Treatment room setup
Four-handed procedures
Multitasking
Oral Healthcare
Patient records gathering
Chairside assistance
Knowledgeable in OpenDental and XDR
Experience
Dental Assistant, 05/2019 to Current Kaiser Permanente – Bethesda, MD,
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Entered patient data into dental records system using [Software] and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments and educating patients.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including extractions, root canals, restorative/preventative fillings, routine cleanings, and crown preps/seats.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using OpenDental.
Dental Assistant, 10/2017 to 07/2018 Kaiser Permanente – Brea, CA,
Entered patient data into dental records and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including, surgical extractions, restorative/preventative fillings, and crown preps/seats.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, process of procedure and what to expect when procedure is done.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant, 12/2014 to 02/2017 Kaiser Permanente – Brighton, CO,
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2014 Kaimuki High School - Honolulu, HI GPA:
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