Dental Assistant Resume Example
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Reliable professional skilled at coordinating supplies, records and schedules to keep office teams on-task and ready for daily demands. Proficient in using diverse software to produce professional spreadsheets, reports and correspondence. Positive, upbeat and service-oriented attitude toward completing tasks.
Skills
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Experience
11/2019 - CurrentDental AssistantTouro | Metairie , LA
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and impression equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
09/2019 - 10/2019Dental AssistantTouro | Covington , LA
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
- Provided surgical support to help oral surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
08/2012 - 09/2019Dental Assistant & ReceptionistMclaren Health Care | Clio , MI
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including fillings, dental exams and noninvasive surgical procedures.
- Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
- Tracked office stock and maintained inventory in neat and organized fashion.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, including managing correspondence, answering telephone calls and tracking documentation.
01/2004 - 08/2010Dental Assistant & ReceptionistMclaren Health Care | Dewitt , MI
- Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Coordinated and communicated with dozens clients daily to gather pertinent information.
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating invoices and setting up courier deliveries.
Education and Training
Certificate: Dental Assisting
Prairie State College | City
Prairie State College | City
1986High School Diploma
Bloom Trail High School | City
Bloom Trail High School | City
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Prairie State College
- Bloom Trail High School
Job Titles Held:
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Assistant & Receptionist
Degrees
- Certificate : Dental Assisting
1986 High School Diploma
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