Dental Assistant Resume Example Villa Dental

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Energetic Registered Dental Assistant experienced in direct patient care, routine dental tasks, creating and updating patient records and general office management. Over 4 years of experience in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Oral & Maxilofacial Surgery & implants and Orthodontics.

Licenses

Coronal Polish (CP) Certification
CPR Certified
Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Skill Highlights

Fluent in Spanish
Able to make bleaching trays/Nightgaurds
Knowledge in Dentrix/Eaglesoft/ Opendental

Fabricate Temporary Crowns/Bridges
Boost/Zoom Technique
Study model pour/trim

Professional Experience

Dental Assistant10/2015 to CurrentVilla DentalSan Antonio, TX

Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.
Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.
Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
Capably performed prophylaxis in the absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Fabricated Bleaching Trays and Nightgaurds.
Assisted with Orthodontic procedures including Invisalign & 6 month smiles.
Trained new employees company policy and procedures.
Managed and ordered inventory.
Assisted in Oral Surgery Extractions, Composite Restorations, Endodontics, Pediatric, Removable prostetics & Crown/Bridge procedures.

Floor Supervisor01/2014 to 07/2015Brident Dental & OrthodonticsSan Antonio, TX

Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments.
Set up examination room and treatment trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Managed patient flow & Ultimate Patient Experience.
Enforced all company & OSHA compliance.
Maintain office appearance & functionality.
Conduct Prophylaxis treatment while working under the Managing Dentist.
Restock & order dental supplies.
Perform Dental Assistant Duties while also executing Floor Supervisor responsibilities.
Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
Competently took x-rays.

Dental Assistant05/2013 to 10/2013Brident DentalSan Antonio, Tx

Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments.
Set up examination room and treatment trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Followed all company & OSHA policies & protocol.

Dental Assistant12/2011 to 05/2013Alegre/Luna DentalSan Antonio, Tx

Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments.
Set up examination room and treatment trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Verified insurances & reviewed financial plans with patients.
Maintained Sterilization.

Front End Supervisor10/2010 to 11/2011Michaels Arts & CraftsSan Antonio, Tx

Answered calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with accuracy.
Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
Trained new sales associates each quarter.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.

Education and Training

Technical: Dental Assisting2012Concorde Career CollegeSan Antonio, TX

4803 Nw Loop 410 San Antonio, Tx 78229

High School Diploma2009Oliver Wendell Holmes High SchoolIngram Rd. San Antonio, Tx 78238

Associate of Applied Science: Associates in BiologyNorthwest Vista CollegeSan Antonio, TX

Biology Northwest Vista College - 3535 N. Ellison Dr. San Antonio, Tx 78251

Community Service

Volunteered in the Texas Mission of Mercy 2012

Skills

Attention to detail, Superior customer service, Infection Control/OSHA knowledge, inventory management,patient flow, Cerec Restorations, Invisalign/6month smiles

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Villa Dental
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Brident Dental
Alegre/Luna Dental
Michaels Arts & Crafts

School Attended

Concorde Career College
Oliver Wendell Holmes High School
Northwest Vista College

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant
Floor Supervisor
Front End Supervisor

Degrees

Technical : Dental Assisting 2012
High School Diploma 2009
Associate of Applied Science : Associates in Biology

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

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