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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Well-qualified bilingual dental professional adept at working with children of all ages and adults. Knowledgeable about surgical procedures and standard dental care. Skilled at building long-lasting relationships, delegating work and educating patients and families about proper oral hygiene. Devoted to remaining up to par on the latest techniques to provide the highest level of patient care.

Skills
  • Chairside assisting
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Treatment room cleanup
  • Chairside assisting
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Local anesthetic proficiency
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Oral surgery
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Patient relations
  • Treatment room cleanup
  • Dental radiography
  • Strong communication skills
  • Data confidentiality measures
Work History
Dental Assistant, 06/2019 to 12/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
  • Assisted dentist with procedures
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
Dental Assistant, 07/2018 to 07/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Booked appointments for patients
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
  • Assisted dentist with procedures
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images by for review by dentist
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporaryfillings and crowns
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
Print Associate, 04/2017 to 03/2018
Company Name – City, State
Dental Assistant, 04/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Built loyal patient following and by providing empathetic and caring service
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science: Dental, 10/2015
SDM College of Dental Science And Hospital - City
High School Diploma: 05/2009
Morgan Park Academy - City, State
Accomplishments
  • Performed approximately 10 prophylactic procedures per day.
  • community outreach programs to educate public on oral health and care.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • SDM College of Dental Science And Hospital
  • Morgan Park Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Print Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Dental , 10/2015
    High School Diploma : 05/2009

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