Dependable Dental Assistant offering 9 years of experience caring for patients' dental needs. Expertise in assisting dental hygienists, dentists and dental surgeons by prepping exam rooms, ordering material and maintain SDS. Well versed in infection control procedures and patient education.
Skills
Taking X-rays
Sterilization techniques
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Exam room setups
Treatment room setup
Restorative procedures
Dental staff support
Patient schedule management
Dentrix proficiency
Four-handed procedures
Oral Healthcare
Chairside assistance
Oral X-Rays
Patient counseling
S.P.I.C.E.
N20 Certified
Dental Hygiene
Experience
06/2018 to Current
Dental Assistant IIAmerican Dental Partners, Inc. – Madison, WI,
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques and.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
11/2007 to 11/2017
Shift SupervisorChocoladefabriken Lindt – Rosemont, IL,
Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize productivity.
Evaluated, reconfigured and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.
Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
Supervised, motivated and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
Organized daily workflow and scheduled staff vacations for adequate coverage.
12/2005 to 12/2006
Dental Assistant IIAmerican Dental Partners, Inc. – Saint Paul, MN,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and Autoclave equipment.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
09/2001 to 11/2005
Dental Assistant IIAmerican Dental Partners, Inc. – Williamsville, NY,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
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.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
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