Reliable Dental Assistant with 17 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with numerous-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Skills
Chairside assisting
Oral surgery
Strong Manual Dexterity
Patient Data Gathering
Dental Staff Assistance
Patient Relations
Casts
Extractions
Equipment sterilization
Treatment Room Cleanup
Patient Intake Procedures
Infection Control Proficiency
Strong Communication Skills
Full Mouth Radiographs
Dental Impressions
Emergency treatment
Education
Northwest High SchoolJustin, TX, Expected in 05/1994 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Tarrant County College District, Expected in 05/2007 ā ā:Registered Dental Assistant - GPA:
Certifications
First Aid/CPR Certified
Work History
Dental Care Alliance - Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant Bloomington, IL, 01/2011 - Current
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Helped Dr. Casey complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Composite/Amalgam, casts and impressions.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
Marc Rojtman, Dds, Inc. - Dental Assistant Oxnard, CA, 06/2009 - 01/2011
Helped Dr. Baker complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Marc Rojtman, Dds, Inc. - Dental Assistant Oxnard, CA, 06/2002 - 06/2009
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Composite/Amalgam, casts and impressions.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Cit Group - Bank Teller Santa Monica, CA, 11/1998 - 06/2002
Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
Accessed computerized financial information to answer questions related to specific accounts.
Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accuracy of account records.
Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
Provided customer records on demand, including account statements and copies of checks.
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