dental assistant resume example with 2+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist offering experiences from multiple dental offices treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing personalized care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventative care. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
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 - 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 Hygienist, 09/2020 - Current Innovage – Newport News, VA,
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.
Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
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.
Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Scaling and Root planing.
Dental Assistant, 11/2016 - 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
Associate of Science: Dental Hygiene, Expected in 10/2020 - Fortis College - Landover, MD, GPA: Status -
Class Secretary
: Dental Assisting, Expected in 05/2016 - Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD GPA: Status -
Awarded dental assisting internship for outstanding academic achievement of which only one was awarded.
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