dental assistant resume example with 5+ years of experience
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Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Skills
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
Dental staff support
Restorative procedures
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Exam room setups
Dental Hygiene
Patient counseling
Four-handed procedures
Oral X-Rays
Experience
Dental Assistant, 07/2021 to 03/2022 Atlantic Health System – Martinsville, NJ,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
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.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Dental Assistant, 10/2018 to 07/2020 Atlantic Health System – Westfield, NJ,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Dental Assistant, 03/2010 to 05/2013 Atlantic Health System – Howell, NJ,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
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.
Education and Training
Expandida Function And Radiology: , Expected in 03/2023 to Dental Assistant Pioneers Academy - Orlando, FL, GPA:
Associate Degree in Dental Assistant : , Expected in 05/2004 to Huertas College - Caguas, PR GPA:
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