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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, creating concepts individually and with a team to develop a successful outcome, as well as acting as a natural leader with a resourceful and systematic approach. Demonstrating adaptability, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to make critical decisions during difficult challenges in the dental office as well as in previous customer service related professions. Often complimented for energy and encouragement as a trainer and ambitious employee. Seeking challenging opportunity to virtually exercise problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Skills
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Project management
  • Customer service/patient care
  • Creativity and problem solving
  • Basic computer skills, data visualization, email communication
  • Organization and time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision making
  • Collaboration
  • Basic Spanish language skills
  • Patient schedule management
  • Multitasking
Experience
Dental Assistant | 10/2013 to Current
Company Name - City, State
  • Assisted dentist in surgical and restorative procedures including but not limited to implant placement, bone and gingival grafting, endodontics, the placement of composite fillings (including subgingival), preparation and fixation of crowns and bridges, impacted third molar removal, crown lengthening, sinus lifts, and root amputation.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery, as well as a wide variety of restorative and preventative procedures, providing a sense of security and comfort.
  • Independently constructed and placed composite fillings, including full onlay buildups.
  • Created and cemented temporary crowns, seated permanent crowns, affixed orthodontic bands, built bruxism appliances and worked in adjustment of prostetics.
  • Built loyal patient interrelationships in the dental office and retained countless return patients by being attentive and sympathetic to patients' needs and making it a priority to provide them with the best care. Because of this type of service, our practice has seen over 32,000 patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms restocked supplies, and set up and arranged necessary instruments for anticipated appointments after each patient's treatment in order to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Responsible for taking inventory and placing all implant related orders, as well as conducting meetings with sales reps.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care, hygiene, dosage of prescribed medication, recommendation of necessary changes to diet, flossing methods, brushing techniques and usage of appliances.
  • Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, conducting length of appointments, and worked with the dentist to determine method of procedure.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system using Eaglesoft, Dexis, and Invivo, while observing all confidentiality to maintain patient privacy.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Provided pediatric patients and patients with dental anxiety with encouragement and emotional support.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Sterilized instruments using ultrasonic machine, autoclaves, and cold sterilization solution in order to provide a clean and safe dental office.
Dental Assistant Intern | 07/2013 to 09/2013
Company Name - City, State
  • Administered and developed x-rays under supervision to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, and suctioned fluids to support and assist dentist during procedures.
  • Followed dentist's directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments, and equipment.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Waitress | 11/2010 to 02/2015
Company Name - City, State
  • Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.
  • Greeted and built rappor with customers, answered questions and recommended specials, appetizers and desserts to increase profits.
  • Completed customer transactions, reviewed monetary profit, recorded and input orders from customers dining in and over the phone, assisted in kitchen duties including completing orders and clean up, and made food preparations.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Coordinated and created charity events and drives through Pizza Hut.
  • Earned "Employee of the Month" several times throughout years of employment.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
Sales Associate | 09/2009 to 02/2010
Company Name - City, State
  • Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Collaborated with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets, frequently exceeding quotas.
  • Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
Education and Training
University Of Pittsburgh - Bradford - City, State
Dental

Continuing Education in several fields of study including but not limited to Pathology, Dental Materials, Caries, Endodontics, Smile Design and Treatment Planning, and Preventative Dentistry.

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES - City, State
DANB Certification
Dental Assisting, 10/2013
Wellsville High School, Wellsville, NY - City, State
High School Diploma
06/2009
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University Of Pittsburgh - Bradford
  • Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES
  • Wellsville High School, Wellsville, NY

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant Intern
  • Waitress
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • DANB Certification
    High School Diploma

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