dental assistant resume example with 10 years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 10 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Experience
Dental Assistant, 08/2016 to 08/2020 Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic – Pullman, WA,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and autoclave equipment.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Orthodontic Assistant, 10/2015 to 06/2016 Kool Smiles – Roxbury, MA,
Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during procedures.
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.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Took panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant, 06/2010 to 10/2015 Smile Brands – Orange, CA,
Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
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.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as suture removal and rubber dam placement.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Education and Training
: Dental Assisting, Expected in to The Bryman School - Phoenix, AZ, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1996 to Red Mesa High School - Teec Nos Pos, AZ GPA:
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