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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Cutting-edge recent graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Motivated to begin new career and recently received active Registered Dental Hygiene license in the state of Maryland.

Skills
  • Patient-oriented
  • Dentrix systems knowledge
  • Personable
  • Organized
  • Detail Oriented
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Electronic Charting
  • Oral Health Education
  • Motivated team player
  • Professional
  • Outgoing
  • Active listening skills
  • Driven
  • Dental radiography
  • Local anesthetic proficiency
  • Team collaboration
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist | 12/2020 to Current
Specialty1 Partners - New York , NY
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including scaling and root planing.
Dental Receptionist | 09/2020 to Current
Innovage - Newport News , VA
  • Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
  • Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Handled billing questions and concerns.
Dental Assistant | 11/2016 to 05/2018
Altamed - Montebello , CA
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, root canal therapy and cosmetic dentistry.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Took diagnostic dental radiographs following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Helped dental hygienist's complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Education
Fortis College - City | Associate of ScienceDental Hygiene, 10/2020

Class Secretary

Anne Arundel Community College - City, StateDental Assisting, 05/2016

Awarded dental assisting internship for outstanding academic achievement of which only one was awarded.

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School Attended

  • Fortis College
  • Anne Arundel Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Receptionist
  • Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • Fortis College - City | Associate of Science
    Anne Arundel Community College - City , State

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