Dental Assistant/ Receptionist Resume Example

Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies. Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations. Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and oral surgeon. Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays. Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies. Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist. Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries. Duplicated x-rays when requested by insurance companies. Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures. Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay. Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs. Recommended products and devices for patients' home care. Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.

Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays. Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and oral surgeon. Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations. Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies .Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist. Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures. Skilled in the techniques used during in house crown milling with a Cerec.