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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded and skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. Personable D.A with 1 year of experience working directly with patients to offer superior dental care. Organized when documenting patient information, preparing dental instruments for procedures, as well as getting consents. Expert at helping patients feel at ease by keeping cheerful attitude.

Skills
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Treatment room setup
  • Taking X-rays
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Chairside Assistance
  • Taking impressions
  • Crown Preps
Experience
January 2020 to Current
Tyrone square mall dentalSt.petersburg, FLDental Assistant
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques and preventatives.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and room equipment.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Supported dentist chair side with procedures including fillings, denture procedures and extractions.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
January 2020 to Current
Brandon Mall DentalBrandon, FLDental Assistant
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques and preventatives..
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and room equipment.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Supported dentist chair side with procedures including fillings, denture procedures and extractions.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
January 2020 to Current
Countryside Mall DentalClearwater, FLDental Assistant
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques and preventatives.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and room equipment.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Supported dentist chair side with procedures including fillings, denture procedures and extractions.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
July 2010 to December 2019
dunkin donutsTampa, FLStore Manager
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained over 15 employees and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and employee excellence.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Prioritized sanitation, safety and health standards in work areas to meet OSHA requirements.
  • Coached and empowered employees by creating and sharing motivational vision plans.
  • Oversaw annual store budget while working closely with corporate and financial departments on reporting and payroll.
  • Shared product knowledge with customers and offered personal recommendations to boost upselling and cross-selling goals.
  • Trained employees on store security, monetary procedures and customer service expectations.
  • Oversaw POS operations and cash management to reduce errors.
  • Rotated inventory from oldest to newest to maintain fresh stock.
Education and Training
September 2009
Concorde Career Institute
Tampa, FL

GED
September 2009
Concorde Career Institute
Tampa, FL
Dental Assistant
D.A
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tyrone square mall dental
  • Brandon Mall Dental
  • Countryside Mall Dental
  • dunkin donuts

School Attended

  • Concorde Career Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Store Manager

Degrees

  • GED
    Dental Assistant D.A

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