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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with 22 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.

Skills
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Treatment room setup
  • Restorative procedures
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Taking X-rays
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Dental staff support
  • Patient counseling
  • Periodontics
  • Patient schedule management
  • Patient records gathering
  • Detail-oriented
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Medical records management
  • Multitasking
  • Patient education
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix and EagleSoft
Experience
04/2018 to 11/2019 Dental Assistant Touro | Covington, LA,
  • Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • 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.
03/2020 to 08/2020 Dental Assistant Touro | Kenner, LA,
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns..
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
02/2006 to 07/2013 Dental Assistant Touro | Baton Rouge, LA,
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixing materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
02/2003 to 04/2006 Dental Assistant Touro | Laplace, LA,
  • 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.
  • Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1998 High School Diploma | Cass High School, White, GA, GPA:
Expected in 04/1999 Certified Dental Assistant | Dental Assistant Medix, Smyrna, GA, GPA:
Expected in 04/2017 EFDA | Dental Assistant Athens Technical College, Athens, GA GPA:
Certifications
  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR

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School Attended

  • Cass High School
  • Medix
  • Athens Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • EFDA

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