Dental Assistant Resume Example Alamogordo Dental Group

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

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

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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