Dental Assistant Resume Example
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with [Number] years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties like charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists with [Action], [Action] and [Action]. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Skilled Dental Assistant with [Number] 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, [Skill] and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Driven Dental Assistant with [Number] 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.
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded and skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, [Skill] and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting, [Skill] and preparing patient treatment plans.
Ambitious Dental Assistant with [Number] years of experience in [Area of expertise] settings. Skilled in taking X-rays, [Action], [Action] and [Action]. Passionate for providing outstanding patient care by actively listening, asking for patient feedback and [Skill].
Dependable Dental Assistant offering [Number] years of experience caring for patients' dental needs. Expertise in assisting dental hygienists, dentists and dental surgeons by prepping exam rooms, [Action] and [Action]. Well versed in infection control procedures and patient education.
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- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- 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.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Built loyal patient following and retained [Number] return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, [Action], flossing methods, brushing techniques and [Action].
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and 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.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- 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.
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, [Action], flossing methods, brushing techniques and [Action].
- Built loyal patient following and retained [Number] return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed [Type], [Type] and [Type] materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, [Action] and [Action].
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using [Software].
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School Attended
- Henry Ford High School
- Crockett Vocational School
Job Titles Held:
- Dental Assistant
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Dental Assisting
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