Personable Dental Assistant with 7 years of experience in thriving dental office settings. Well versed in assisting with restorative dentistry and oral surgery. Highly skilled in dental radiography, preparing impressions, sterilization and 4-hand procedure chairside assistance.
Skills
Oral surgery
Treatment room cleanup
Dental staff assistance
Chairside assisting
Equipment sterilization
Infection control proficiency
Dental radiography
Strong manual dexterity
Proficient in Dentrix
Electronic Charting
Local anesthetic proficiency
Work History
Dental Assistant, 06/2016 - 11/2018 Trinity Health Corporation – Fort Wayne, IN,
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Lead Dental Assistant, 01/2016 - 07/2017 Department Of Veterans Affairs – Menlo Park, CA,
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix, while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Lead Dental Assistant, 04/2015 - 01/2017 Department Of Veterans Affairs – Chico, CA,
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
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.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Oral Surgery Assistant, 07/2015 - 10/2015 Charleston Area Medical Center – Ronceverte, WV,
Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
Assisted dentist with Extractions, and suturing procedures.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate: Dental Assisting, Expected in 11/2015 - Everest Institute - Dearborn, MI, GPA:
Dental Laboratory Technician Certificate: Dental Laboratory Technology, Expected in 04/2014 - Wayne County Community College District - Detroit, MI GPA:
Dental Assisting And Dental Technician Certificate: Dental Laboratory Technology And Assisting, Expected in 07/1995 - Naval School of Dental Assisting And Technology - San Diego, CA, GPA:
Certifications
BLS, C.P.R. (Adult/Child/Infant) Current until 04/22/2022
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School Attended
Everest Institute
Wayne County Community College District
Naval School of Dental Assisting And Technology
Job Titles Held:
Dental Assistant
Lead Dental Assistant
Lead Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery Assistant
Degrees
Dental Assisting Certificate
Dental Laboratory Technician Certificate
Dental Assisting And Dental Technician Certificate
