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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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Education and Training

Northern High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma1980

Languages

Limited ability to speak and understand Spanish

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