dental assistant resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 37 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
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 office.
Expertise in oral surgery. Assisting in all surgery with the surgeon, maintaining a sterile field and sterile instruments. Maintaining inventory of products and ordering of products. Post operative instructions given to patients.
Skills
Dental staff support
Patient schedule management
Treatment room setup
Exam room setups
Strengths are in oral surgery. Very skilled in surgery.
Very good at keeping patients calm and comfortable.
Thoroughly enjoy working with staff and patients.
Restorative dentistry
Sterilization techniques
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Taking X-rays
Patient counseling
Strong writing and verbal skills
Chairside assistance
Four-handed procedures
Education and Training
Metropolitan Community CollegeOmaha, NEExpected in 02/1985 ā ā:Dental Assisting - GPA:
Graduated with honors from Dental Assisting program
Burke High SchoolOmaha, NEExpected in 06/1981 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
University of Omaha Omaha, NE, Expected in ā ā:Undergraduates - GPA:
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NEExpected in ā ā:Undergraduates And Pre Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Sycuan Gaming Center - Dental Assistant National City, CA, 05/2021 - Current
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Assisted the dentists in all treatments, including fillings, crowns, surgery and root canal therapy.
Knowledge with ITero scan, Cerec units, and Panoramic and CT Scans.
Sterilized instruments to maintain sterile field for patients.
Sycuan Gaming Center - Dental Assistant El Cajon, CA, 07/2003 - 05/2021
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
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.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Assisted Dr with multiple procedures, including fillings, crowns, surgery, dentures, emergencies and new patient exams.
Halifax Health - Surgical Assistant Deland, FL, 02/2000 - 06/2003
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment.
Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing and organizing equipment.
Actualized inventory management procedures to control medications and supplies as well as to rotate stock and remove expired medications.
Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.
Sycuan Gaming Center - Dental Assistant National City, CA, 01/1986 - 01/2000
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
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