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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Skills
  • Office equipment operations
  • Meticulous and organized
  • Business operations understanding
  • Efficient and accurate
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Flexible
  • Open and clear communicator
Experience
Dental Assistant | 08/2019 to 11/2019Alamogordo Dental Group - Alamogordo, NM
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, [Action] and [Action], and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, [Action], flossing methods, brushing techniques and [Action].
  • 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 optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed [Type], [Type] and [Type] materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
  • Supported [Job title]s with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and [Type] equipment.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, [Action] and [Action].
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Dental Assistant | 02/2016 to 03/2019Smiles Forever - Alamogordo , NM
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by [Action], [Action] and [Action].
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, [Action] and [Action].
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, [Action], flossing methods, brushing techniques and [Action].
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and [Type] equipment.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using [Software].
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, [Action] and [Action], and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed [Type], [Type] and [Type] materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained [Number] return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Receptionist | 10/2015 to 08/2019National Furniture Liquidators - Alamogordo, NM
  • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
  • Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication.
  • Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels, correspondence and shipped outgoing items daily.
  • Organized and updated daily/weekly schedules as well as monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and staff.
  • Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Prepared packages for [Type] deliveries and coordinated timely shipments.
  • Provided information to callers and drafted office emails.
  • Answered calls to help over [Number] customers each [Timeframe].
  • Processed payments for [Product or Service] and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries from clients and [Job Title]s and delivered information to inform and educate callers.
  • Responded to customer concerns and issues by [Action].
Education and Training
Academy Del Sol High School - - Alamogordo,NM | | High School Diploma05/2016
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Alamogordo Dental Group
  • Smiles Forever
  • National Furniture Liquidators

School Attended

  • Academy Del Sol High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Receptionist

Degrees

  • Academy Del Sol High School - Alamogordo , NM | High School Diploma

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