Dental Assistant Resume Example Exceptional Dental

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

I am an energetic Dental Assistant accurately meeting patient and dentist needs by coordinating materials, cleaning teeth and applying sealing compounds. Well-organized and diligent about addressing individual requirements. Friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction. Skilled with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Work History

Exceptional Dental. Kenner, LADental Assistant | 10/2019 - Current

Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from priorvisits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Armani Exchange. Metairie, LABrand Ambassador | 06/2017 - 03/2018

Communicated product value, quality and style to educate and entice potential customers.
Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
Analyzed consumer usage patterns to identify trends and target key demographics.
Planned and organized sampling events by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders.
Set up and broke down promotional booths and tents, talked to potential customers for successful promotional events.
Snapped professional quality photographs to use on social media channels for promotional campaigns.
Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Tracked stock using company inventory management software.

Starbucks. Metairie, LABarista | 05/2016 - 08/2017

Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas.
Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Memorized ingredients and recipes for specialty drinks.
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.

Skills

Equipment sterilization
Dental office administration
Local anesthetic proficiency
Dental radiography
Treatment Room Cleanup
Infection Control Proficiency
Dental Staff Assistance
Strong Communication Skills
Patient Relations
Electronic Charting
Proficient in Dentrix
Team collaboration

Sales
Sales Goals
Guest Services
Cash Handling
Product Knowledge
Quality Management
Visual Displays
Knowledge of Dental Terminology
Scheduling
Appointment Setting
Dentrix
Patient Information Verification

Education

Destre05/2016High School Diploma

University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, LANo Degree: Biology

Certifications

Certified Dental Assistant
First Aid/CPR Certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Exceptional Dental
Armani Exchange
Starbucks

School Attended

Destre
University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant
Brand Ambassador
Barista

Degrees

High School Diploma
No Degree : Biology

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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