dental assistant resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 17 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Friendly Dental Assistant with 17 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Skills
Dental Radiography
Oral Surgery
Fluoride Treatments
Surgical Extractions
Scaling and Root Planing
Sealant Application
Periodontics and Endodontics
Crown and Bridge Construction
Denture Adjustment
Experience
Mar1997 to Nov2003Dental AssistantArmor Correctional Health Services | Victoria, VA,
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
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.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
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.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals and extractions.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Sep2005 to Nov2010Dental Office ManagerDental Care Alliance | Chesapeake, VA,
Implemented staff scheduling procedures to provide full coverage, supporting organizational needs.
Organized supply purchases, equipment upgrades and operating expenses.
Developed promotional programs to attract new patients.
Managed operations for 35-person dental practice, facilitating excellent patient support services, direction and guidance.
Handled all office phone calls, correspondence and packages to keep hygienists and dentists free to focus on patients.
Managed daily operations within office by supporting continuous delivery of excellent services and care.
Managed work requests, new orders, and pricing changes while coordinating logistics to verify delivery dates.
Nov2010 to Nov2013Dental AssistantArmor Correctional Health Services | Craigsville, VA,
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.
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, 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.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals and extractions.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Oct2013 to Aug2017Dental AssistantArmor Correctional Health Services | Logan, UT,
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.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Managed use, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards.
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.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals and extractions.
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.
Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery ..
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Expected in 09/1999 to to Associate Degree | Dental NursingAzad Dentistry Univercity, Pasdaran Ave,Tehran,Iran, GPA:
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