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 all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
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.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating 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.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals and extractions.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, [Action] and [Action] and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by [Action], [Action] and [Action].
Assisted dentist with completing procedures such as [Type]s and [Type]s.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Department Of Agriculture - Customer Service Representative Magdalena, NM, 07/2019 - 09/2020
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