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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 11/2019Dental AssistantTouro | 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 08/2020Dental AssistantTouro | 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 07/2013Dental AssistantTouro | 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 04/2006Dental AssistantTouro | 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 06/1998High School Diploma | Cass High School, White, GA, GPA:
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