Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example Dr. W. Timothy Brooks DMD

LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with ten years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Upbeat personality with the hunger to succeed. Expert in assisting with four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, diagnosing toothaches, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Highly skilled in implant dentistry. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Skills

Dental office administration
Patient relations
Diagnostic imaging
Dental radiography
Electronic Charting
Medical Records Management
Oral surgery
Local anesthetic proficiency
Infection control proficiency
Dental impression specialist
Patient Assessments

Case Management
Indirect Patient Care
Dental appliance fabrication
Patient education and counseling
Medical office administration
Patient Management
Team collaboration
Chairside assisting
Patient intake procedures
Strong manual dexterity
Chronic disease management

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant03/2014 to 05/2020
Dr. W. Timothy Brooks DMD – Huntsville, AL

Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, veneers, bridges, periodontal splinting, root canals, and Implants.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by creating a plan, and executing it. During an emergency situation my role was to administer appropriate medications for the doctor.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, placing the general set up, and having all necessary treatment products handy.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, composite and amalgam, casts and impressions. Applications of Attest Arrest to prevent further dental caries.
Performed new patient exams by taking intraoral photos, FMX, panoramic films, and 3D CBCT as needed.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by updating medical history , clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Created treatment plans, and explained them to the patients.
TMJ assessments, perio charting, and soft tissue exams
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared patient X-rays and images digitally for review by dentist.
Assisted dentist with Surgical, restorative, cosmetic, and Implant procedures. Also assisted with bone grafts, and sinus lifts.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Typed patient data into computer system using Softdent while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Booked appointments for patients using Softdent.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics. Made custom trays, bleaching trays, and retainers.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Marketed the practice through social media
Placed all orders for supplies, while price matching
Performed Kor whitening in office
Endodontics, perio, and Ortho procedures were also a huge role
Adjusted removable partials and dentures
Made retainers, bleaching trays, and splints
Inventory

Dental Assistant Specialist07/2011 to 10/2013
Rousseau Family Dentistry – Madison , AL

Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, composite and amalgam, casts and impressions.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns. Fabricated temporary crowns and cemented.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Adjusted removable partials and dentures
Adjusted Somonodent appliances
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared patient X-rays and images by processing, for review by dentist.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, and having the proper instruments.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.

Dental Laboratory Technician04/2006 to 11/2010
Oral Arts Dental Laboratory – Huntsville, AL

Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators and other tools.
Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
Stained and glazed PFTM cases, as well as all ceramics
Shade specialist

Education

High School Diploma05/1999New Hope Highschool- New Hope, AL

Dental Assisting03/2011Penn Foster Career School- Scranton, PA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Dr. W. Timothy Brooks DMD
Rousseau Family Dentistry
Oral Arts Dental Laboratory

School Attended

New Hope Highschool
Penn Foster Career School

Job Titles Held:

Lead Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Specialist
Dental Laboratory Technician

Degrees

High School Diploma 05/1999
Dental Assisting 03/2011

Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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