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DENTAL ASSISTANT II
Summary
I have been in the Dental Profession for 35 years as a Dental Assistant II. I have been a Lead Dental Assistant for the last 17 years in a non-profit, FQHC facility. I know that with my experience I can and will be a great asset to your practice. Professional Achievement Brightwood College Dental Assisting Advisory Board Gaston County Schools Advisory Board for Exceptional Children
Skills
  • Spanish
    Experience
    Company Name | City, StateDental Assistant II10/2001 - Current
    • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, and suctioned fluids.
    • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
    • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by explaining pre-op and post op information.
    • Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
    • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
    • 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.
    • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
    • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
    • Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, and answering all questions that the patient had or instructed them to confer with the dentist.
    • 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.
    • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
    • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
    • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
    • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
    • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
    • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
    • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
    • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
    • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
    • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including restorations, surgical procedures and exams.
    • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
    Company Name | City, StateReceptionist01/2001 - 03/2001
    • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
    • Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
    • Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication.
    • Prepared packages for shipment by generating shipment invoices and setting up courier deliveries.
    • Prepared packages for deliveries and coordinated timely shipments.
    • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
    • Responded to customer concerns and issues.
    Company Name | City, StateOrtho Assistant11/2000 - 01/2001
    • Coordinated paperwork to facilitate smooth client visit .
    Company Name | City, StateDental Assistant II01/1993 - 10/1999
    • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
    • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed dental cements, dental liners and impression materials to support dentists during procedures.
    • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
    • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
    • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
    • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
    • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
    • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
    • 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, and seating permanent crowns.
    • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
    • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
    • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
    • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
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    • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed [Type], [Type] and [Type] materials to support dentists during procedures.
    Education and Training
    Northern High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma1980
    Languages
    Limited ability to speak and understand Spanish
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    • Northern High School

    Job Titles Held:

    • Dental Assistant II
    • Receptionist
    • Ortho Assistant

    Degrees

    • High School Diploma

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