Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over a year and a half of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Driven to build relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top services. Passionate for providing outstanding patient care by actively listening, asking for patient feedback. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Skills
Treatment room setup
Dentrix proficiency
Patient schedule management
Restorative dentistry
Exam room setups
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Sterilization techniques
Making Temporary Crowns
Ordering/stocking up equipment
Restorative procedures
Taking X-rays
Dental staff support
Chairside assistance
Oral Healthcare
Patient records gathering
Taking impressions
Taking/processing payments
Filing documents
Answering phones
Staying in contact with labs used
Experience
05/2020 to Current
Dental AssistantSaratoga Medical Center – San Antonio, TX,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Managed use, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
01/2020 to 02/2021
BaristaCrossroads Diversified Services – Beale Air Force Base, CA,
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
Received and accurately processed customer payments.
Maintained highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Merchandised display cases and promoted prepared foods.
Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment.
Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
Developed knowledge of growing practices and flavor profiles for teas.
Passed state inspections by following health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
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