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DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Compassionate Dental Assistant well-versed in four-handed chair side dentistry, routine restorations and intra-oral techniques.

Skills

Full mouth radiographs

Fluoride treatments
Keeping patients comfortable
Pediatric care
HIV/AIDS training
Adult tooth charting
Radiographs expertise
Alignate impression expertise
Model trimming competency

Temporary crown and bridge fabrication
Assisting Endo, ortho and oral surgery
Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)
Periodontal dressings
Sterilization techniques familiarity
Dental materials knowledge
Ortho lab & X-rays
Orthodontics
Sent out Lab cases

Work History

Dental Assistant, 01/2007 to 02/2008
Pedodontics – 31 Kamehameha Ave kahului Hi 96732

Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
Counseled patients about proper nutrition and self-care programs.
Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).?

PBX (Public Broadcast Exchange), 03/2008 to 07/2008
Maui Prince Hotel – 5400 Makena Alanui Drive

Answered department telephone calls within 2 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
Made and confirmed reservations.
Posted charges for rooms, food, liquor, or telephone calls, to ledgers manually or by using computers.
Verified customers' credit and established how the customer would pay for the accommodation.

Dental Assistant, 07/2009 to Current
Hawaii Family Dental Centers – 1847 South Kihei Rd

Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Correctly mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth.
Completed patient paperwork and scanned into Denticon system.
Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
Confirmed patient insurance benefits.
Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments.
Explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
Took impressions for retainers, dentures and appliances.
Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
Regularly solicited patient feedback to improve customer comfort and satisfaction.
Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
Displayed expert use of Denticon computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.
6 years experienced assisting orthodontist in lab cases, impressions, X-rays, pre ortho treatment visits.

Education

High School Diploma: King Kekaulike - 121 Kula Hwy

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