Dental Assistant Resume Example Winston Salem Dental Care

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Friendly and skilled Dental Assistant with 14 years of experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental procedures, chair-side assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. I am an honest hard working individual, my goal is to make patients feel as welcoming and comfortable as possible. Being able to help others is what brings me joy.

Skills

Chair side assisting
Team collaboration
Dental Staff Assistance
Equipment sterilization

Infection control proficiency
Treatment room cleanup
Supply ordering and maintaining

Work History

Dental Assistant, 04/2015 to Current
Winston Salem Dental Care – Winston Salem , North Carolina

Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
Helped complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, and impressions
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies
Successfully assisted multiple dentist throughout the office by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties

Dental Assistant, 08/2011 to 04/2015
Dr. Michael Bost DDS – Winston Salem , North Carolina

Helped Dr. Bost by completing routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
Typed patient data into computer system using Carestream while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads

Dental Assistant, 07/2006 to 08/2011
Winston Salem Dental Care – Winston Salem , North Carolina

Childcare Worker, 08/2003 to 08/2005
Oak Forest Methodist Church – Winston Salem NC , North Carolina

Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, leading by example
Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children
Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts
Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills
Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children
Managed safety and security of all children under care
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development

Education

Dental Assistant DAII: Dental Assisting, 06/2006
Forsyth Technical Community College - Winston-salem, NC

High School Diploma: 06/2002
North Davidson High School - Lexington, NC

Additional Information

Additional references available upon request.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Winston Salem Dental Care
Dr. Michael Bost DDS
Oak Forest Methodist Church

School Attended

Forsyth Technical Community College
North Davidson High School

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant
Childcare Worker

Degrees

Dental Assistant DAII : Dental Assisting , 06/2006
High School Diploma : 06/2002

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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