Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example Montour Dental

LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Experienced Dental Assistant with over 10 years of dental experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Excited to bring talent in assisting with various types of procedures. Successful at maintaining patient flows by facilitating exam room turnovers, preparing patients for examinations and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Skills

Local anesthetic proficiency
Dental radiography
Equipment sterilization
Treatment Room Cleanup
Infection Control Proficiency
Patient Relations
Chairside assisting
Dental impression specialist
Dental office administration

Strong Manual Dexterity
Strong Communication Skills
Team collaboration
Diagnostic imaging
Patient relations
Patient education and counseling
Strong manual dexterity
Indirect Patient Care
Infection control proficiency

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant, 07/2016 to Current
Montour Dental – McKees Rocks, PA

Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Helped the Doctor complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures .
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Booked appointments for patients using Easy Dent.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.

Dental Assistant, 04/2013 to 07/2016
Associated Dental Specialists – McKees Rocks, PA

Educated patients on pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments and suctioning intraoral fluids.
Typed patient data into computer system using their own endodontic software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Prepared patient X-rays and images by using Kodak Digital X-ray for review by dentist.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including endo and oral surgery.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic, periapical radiological images, and cone beam scanning allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures .
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assisted dentist with Endodontic procedures.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.

Dental Scheduling Coordinator, 04/2012 to 04/2013
Luther And Noel Dentistry – Oakdale, PA

Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared claim forms for dental insurance.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Booked appointments for patients using either Eagle Soft or Dentrix Dental Software.

Dental Front Office Coordinator, 05/2007 to 04/2012
Montour Dental – McKees Rocks, PA

Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared claim forms for dental insurance.
Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Booked appointments for patients using Easy Dent Dental Software.

Education

Bachelor of Science: HistoryPenn State University - Erie PA

Certifications

PA X-Ray Certification

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Montour Dental
Associated Dental Specialists
Luther And Noel Dentistry

School Attended

Penn State University

Job Titles Held:

Lead Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Scheduling Coordinator
Dental Front Office Coordinator

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : History

Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example

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