dental assistant resume example with 9+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Seasoned Dental Assistant with seven years of experience providing front desk/reception support and chair-side assistance to dental residents and attendings in a fast-paced dental program. Efficient and precise when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, implementing behavior management and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce positive experiences for my patients.
Skills
Infection control
Behavior management
Front desk duties/Receptionist
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Calm under pressure
Proficient in providing fast paced and efficient patient care for children
Caring friendly demeanor
Dependable
Experience
08/2020 to CurrentDental AssistantUniversity Of Utah | Park City, 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.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
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.
01/2017 to 08/2020Dental Assistant/Infection Control CoordinatorUniversity Of Utah | Centerville, UT,
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Educated patients on techniques to promote oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Entered patient data/charting/tx. plans into dental records system using Softdent and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Built a patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service in office and at our outreach location.
Coordinated and managed patient care for our Care A Van patient population.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Provided patient education in a way that the children and their guardians could identify with.
Ordering supplies
Maintained sterilization equipment/room by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments, and supplies.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Setting up/Breaking down rooms for Prophy, Restorative, Sedations, Consultations, and emergencies.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including Sedations, Composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, extractions, and SDF application.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Softdent.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Behavior management- provided a calm nurturing attitude, making games out of procedures (Simon says take five deep breaths- N20, Simon says open big like a lion, now Simon says close your teeth together and say argh like a pirate-XRAY, Salt trick for radiographs/impressions etc...
Sedations
Blue phone translation system
Led OSHA and Infection control trainings once a year for clinical staff
Trained new employees/Dental assisting interns on clinical procedures, software, and infection control.
Assist with limited ortho - Phase I
Split time between assisting and front desk duties- Answering phones, checking voicemails, verifying insurances, checking patients in and out, taking payments, collecting on past due accounts, de-escalating tense moments while maintain professionalism and showing compassion, help manage flow of the clinic, calling/scheduling referral patients, referral letters, filling out school entrance dental forms, getting an outreach program up and running and retaining those patients.
05/2013 to 12/2016Dental AssistantVCU Pediatric Dentistry | City, STATE,
Exposed and processed radiographs
Prepared tray set ups
Alginate impressions
Poured and trimmed models
Whitening trays
Took and recorded medical and dental histories, vital signs
Disposed of hazardous waste
Maintained treatment areas
Stocked supply room
Prepared and dismissed patients
Assisted chair side with extra oral, intraoral, restorations, and appliance fittings
Provided coronal polishing and applied fluoride
Assisted chair side with extractions
Assisted with limited exams, restorations, sedations, recalls and emergencies appointments
Assisted with limited ortho- Phase I
Set up OR, assist during procedures, take radiographs, clean, and flip room
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2012 to to Radiology Certification | J. Sargeant Reynolds , Richmond, VA, GPA:
Expected in 12/2013 to to Certificate | Dental Assisting J. Sargeant Reynolds , Richmond, VA, GPA:
Expected in 06/2020 to to BLS | American Heart Association, , GPA:
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