Resourceful Dental Assistant with twenty plus years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Resolves problems and handles issues quickly while following protocols.
Skills
Equipment sterilization
Oral surgery
Dental impression specialist
Dental radiography
Strong Manual Dexterity
Patient Data Gathering
Infection Control Proficiency
Dental Staff Assistance
Strong Communication Skills
Patient Relations
Team collaboration
Electronic Charting
Full Mouth Radiographs
Relationship development
Proficient in Dentrix
Work History
08/2017 to 11/2020
Dental AssistantArmor Correctional Health Services – Waverly, VA,
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for casts and impressions.
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 dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
06/2002 to 06/2011
Lead Dental AssistantVeterans Health Administration – North Chicago, IL,
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Implants and Extractions.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by assisting with the patient as needed.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Booked appointments for patients using Dentrix.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
06/2001 to 06/2002
Dental AssistantArmor Correctional Health Services – Richmond, VA,
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
09/1995 to 10/1997
Dental AssistantArmor Correctional Health Services – Columbus, OH,
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Education
Expected in
High School Diploma: Albemarle High School - Charlottesville, VA GPA:
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