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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
  • Physical examination knowledge
  • First aid trained
  • Chair-side duties
  • Crowns specialist
  • X-ray proficiency
  • Treatment room setup
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Restorative procedures
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Patient counseling
  • •Adjusting partials and dentures
Experience
07/2019 to Current
Expanded Functions Dental AssistantGreat Expressions Dental Centers － Jacksonville, FL
  • 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,flossing methods, 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 AssistantDavid And Associates － Jacksonville , FL
  • 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 AssistantBeacon Family Dentistry － Jacksonville, FL
  • 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 AssistantGreenberg Dental And Orthodontics － Jacksonville, FL
  • 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 － Jacksonville, FL
10/2011
EFDA Certification : Dental AssistingUnited Education Institute － Jacksonville, FL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Great Expressions Dental Centers
  • David And Associates
  • Beacon Family Dentistry
  • Greenberg Dental And Orthodontics

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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