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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Registered Dental Assistant with thirteen years of experience assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions and patient record and office management. Bleaching and whitening technique, both Boost and Zoom Nitrous oxide sedation training Inventory and budget control CAD/CAM Proficient Ability to make permanent restorations in office with Cerec Proficiency with temporaries Responsible for the training of all assistants Training new leads to the company for several locations Responsible for training staff on CAD/CAM
Licenses
RDA Nitrous Oxide Certified Coronal Polishing Certified CPR Certified Skill Highlights
Professional Experience
08/2016 to Current
Dental AssistantWillowbend Dental － Plano, TX
Assist both doctors during all procedures.  
Cosmetic cases
All on four denture cases
Cases that require sedation
Oral surgery
Clear movement retainers
Bleach trays
Stents for cosmetic cases
Assist during the wax up for cosmetic cases
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08/2015 to 05/2016
Lead Dental Assistant/Backfloor SupervisorArbors Modern Dentistry/Pacific Dental Services － Dallas, Tx
  • Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
  • Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
  • Effectively operated digital x-ray machines.
  • Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.
  • Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.
  • Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
  • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
  • Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.
  • Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.
  • Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.
  • Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.
  • Thoroughly gathered and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist.
  • Managed invoices and transaction receipts.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
  • Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.
  • Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.
  • Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Consistently ensured the functioning and sterilization of equipment being used.
09/2010 to 08/2015
Lead Dental Assistant/Backfloor SupervisorCarrollton Modern Dentistry/Pacific Dental Services
  • Carrollton, Tx Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
  • Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
  • Effectively operated digital x-ray machines.
  • Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.
  • Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.
  • Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
  • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
  • Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.
  • Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.
  • Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.
  • Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.
  • Thoroughly gathered and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist.
  • Managed invoices and transaction receipts.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
  • Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.
  • Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.
  • C onsistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Consistently ensured the functioning and sterilization of equipment being used.
09/2008 to 08/2010
Registered Dental AssistantDossett Dental
  • Dallas, Tx Greeted patients for their dental treatment and examinations.
  • Assisted the doctor during all procedures.
  • Effectively operated the x-ray machines and developed all panomaric x-rays Proficiently used Dentrix and Eaglesoft software Made sure all lab cases were ready Poured and trimmed all models Took all impressions including preliminary impressions for temporaries Proficient in making all temporaries Made sure all rooms were stocked at all times In charge of inventory and ordering.
Education and Training
2003
Certificate of Dental Assisting: Certified Dental AssistantBrookhaven Community College
2002
High School DiplomaFarmers Branch － Tx, USAR.L. Turner Highschool
Highschool DiplomaCarrollton, Tx, USA Community Service Volunteer, WE SERVE DAY, 2010/2011/2012/2013/2014/2015
Skills
C, CPR Certified, customer service skills, Dental Assistant, dentist, diagnosis, equipment maintenance, fashion, financial, Front office, Infection Control, Insurance, inventory, materials, office, policies, protocols, quality assurance, scheduling, Fluent in Spanish, phone, vital signs, x-rays, radiographs, X-Ray
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Willowbend Dental
  • Arbors Modern Dentistry/Pacific Dental Services
  • Carrollton Modern Dentistry/Pacific Dental Services
  • Dossett Dental

School Attended

  • Brookhaven Community College
  • Farmers Branch

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Lead Dental Assistant/Backfloor Supervisor
  • Registered Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • Certificate of Dental Assisting: Certified Dental Assistant
    High School Diploma
    Highschool Diploma

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