Dental Assistant Resume Example The Smile Center

Desrea

Rodriguez

Professional Summary

Resourceful Dental Assistant with 7 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Resolves problems and handles issues quickly while following protocols.

Education

Good Samaritan Center1600 Saltillo Rd2008GED

College of Healthcare Professions4738 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, Tx 782292011Registered Dental Assistant

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails742 NW Loop 410 Unit 226 San Antonio Tx 78216 Expected in 2021Cosmetologist

Skills

Local anesthetic proficiency
Dental impression specialist
Equipment sterilization
Infection Control Proficiency
Electronic Charting
Full Mouth Radiographs
X-Rays

Dental radiography
Oral surgery
Treatment Room Cleanup
Strong Communication Skills
Team collaboration
Team management

Work History

The Smile Center- Dental Assistant
San Antonio, TX09/2015 - 06/2019

Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Booked appointments for patients using open dental.

The Smile Structure- Dental Assistant
San Antonio, TX07/2013 - 09/2015

Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix, open dental, eagle soft, while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
Performed administrative duties, including appointment setting and follow up calls.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

The Smile Center- Dental Assistant
San Antonio, TX06/2011 - 07/2013

Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix, open dental, eagle, while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

The Smile Center
The Smile Structure

School Attended

Good Samaritan Center
College of Healthcare Professions
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant

Degrees

GED
Registered Dental Assistant
Cosmetologist

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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