To obtain a position in a friendly Dental office where I can use and grow the skills I have learned as a Certified Dental Assistant. I believe my passion for Dentistry combined with my love for Children would make an great asset to your team!
Skills
• X-ray certified
• N20 certified
• CPR certified
• Eaglesoft knowledge
• Radiology proficient using Nomad
• Taking impressions and pouring models
• Cementing crowns
• Four handed Dentistry
Experience
Dental Assistant, 12/2019 - 07/2020 Wexford Health Sources Inc – Rushville, IL,
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients and [Action].
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, [Action] and [Action] and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Entered patient data into dental records system using [Software] and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Dental Assistant , 03/2018 - 10/2019 Wexford Health Sources Inc – Sheridan, IL,
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.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Dental Assistant , 01/2017 - 03/2018 Wexford Health Sources Inc – Carlisle, IN,
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.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Education and Training
Dental Assistant Certification : , Expected in 05/2017 - Carolina Career School - Mount Pleasant , SC GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2011 - Summerville High School - Summerville, SC GPA:
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