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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
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.
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Work History
Dental Assistant06/2016 to 11/2018
Trinity Health Corporation – Fort Wayne , IN
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 Assistant01/2016 to 07/2017
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Menlo Park , CA
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 Assistant04/2015 to 01/2017
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Chico , CA
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 Assistant07/2015 to 10/2015
Charleston Area Medical Center – Ronceverte , WV
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 Assisting11/2015Everest Institute-
City
Dental Laboratory Technician Certificate: Dental Laboratory Technology04/2014Wayne County Community College District-
City,
State
Dental Assisting And Dental Technician Certificate: Dental Laboratory Technology And Assisting07/1995Naval School of Dental Assisting And Technology-
City
Certifications
BLS, C.P.R. (Adult/Child/Infant) Current until 04/22/2022
Dental Assisting Certificate
Dental Technician Certificate
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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
- Oral Surgery Assistant
Degrees
- Dental Assisting Certificate : Dental Assisting 11/2015
Dental Laboratory Technician Certificate : Dental Laboratory Technology 04/2014
Dental Assisting And Dental Technician Certificate : Dental Laboratory Technology And Assisting 07/1995
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