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EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Enthusiastic Expanded Functions Dental Assistant looking to tackle new responsibilities as a Dental Assistant Instructor at a thriving Technical Program in Jacksonville or the surrounding area. Adept at performing all restorative dental procedures and oral surgery. Excellent interpersonal and communication talents.
Skills
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Experience
07/2019 to Current
Expanded Functions Dental AssistantProvidence Health & Services － Plainview , TX
- Applied topical agents to patients
- Took impressions
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Dental Vision and Trinity while observing confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including fillings, crowns, and oral surgery.
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage,flossingmethods, and 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.
- 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 materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
- Adjusting partials and dentures.
09/2017 to 07/2019
Expanded Functions Dental AssistantProvidence Health & Services － San Fernando , CA
- Performed basic supportive services such as assisting chairside and educating patients about procedures.
- Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Eaglesoft and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including restorative procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Applied topical agents to patients.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
- Adjusting partials and dentures.
07/2016 to 09/2017
Expanded Functions Dental AssistantProvidence Health & Services － Simi Valley , CA
- Performed coronal polishing.
- Performed basic supportive services such as assisting with restorative procedures and oral surgery.
- Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments and educating patients.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including fillings, oral surgery and taking impressions.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
01/2011 to 07/2017
Expanded Functions Dental AssistantProvidence Health & Services － Stevensville , MT
- Applied topical agents to patients, including topical anesthetic and fluoride varnish.
- Performed basic supportive services such as confirming patient appointments and basic administrative work.
- Performed coronal polishing.
- Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures.
Education and Training
06/1999
High School DiplomaMandarin High School － City, State
10/2011
EFDA Certification : Dental AssistingUnited Education Institute － City, State
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School Attended
- Mandarin High School
- United Education Institute
Job Titles Held:
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Degrees
- High School Diploma
EFDA Certification : Dental Assisting
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