Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example Starlight Dental And Orthodontics

LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with over 21 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with procedures, setting up treatment rooms, taking dental radiographs, treatment plan presentations and preparing materials. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Front office administrative duties including scheduling and insurance narratives. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Well versed in assisting with restorative dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery.

Skills

Patient relations
Team collaboration
Patient education and counseling
Electronic Charting
Case Management
Data Entry

Patient Management
Dental office administration
Diagnostic imaging
Chairside assisting
Dental appliance fabrication
Oral surgery

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant, 08/2007 to 04/2020
Starlight Dental And Orthodontics – AUSTIN, TX

Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Action and Action.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by Action.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Booked appointments for patients using Software.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Assisted dentist with Type, Type and Type procedures.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Helped Job titles complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.

Registered Dental Assistant, 04/2014 to 03/2019
Dr Evans DDS – Austin, TX

Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Helped Job titles complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Action and Action.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentist with Type, Type and Type procedures.
Booked appointments for patients using Software.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by Action.

Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside, 04/1997 to 07/2007
Rutner Dental – Mountain View, CA

Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Helped Job titles complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Action and Action.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Booked appointments for patients using Software.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by Action.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by Action, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentist with Type, Type and Type procedures.

Education

High School Diploma : 08/1998
Adrian Wilcox High School - Santa Clara, CA

Radiology And Dental Assisting Certification : 01/1999
Central County Occupational Center/Program - San Jose, CA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Starlight Dental And Orthodontics
Dr Evans DDS
Rutner Dental

School Attended

Adrian Wilcox High School
Central County Occupational Center/Program

Job Titles Held:

Lead Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside

Degrees

High School Diploma : 08/1998
Radiology And Dental Assisting Certification : 01/1999

Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example

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