Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example Canyonlands Healthcare

LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Driven experienced front desk clerk. Great Customer Service.

Skills

Infection control proficiency
Patient intake procedures
Patient Assessments
Team collaboration
Strong manual dexterity
Medical Records Management
Dental radiography
Indirect Patient Care
Telephone etiquette
Call Forwarding
Scheduling

Filing
Mail handling
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Bookkeeping
Word processing
Expense reporting
Verbal and written communication
Mail sorting
Skilled in Word and Excel

Work History

Lead Dental AssistantCanyonlands Healthcare | Page, AZ

Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
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.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, extractions, and limited exams.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy,and applying lead aprons.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Also cross-trained as a Front desk receptionist, going over insurance, deductibles, and payments with patients.
Scheduled patients for the dentist and the dental hygienist with NEXT GEN computer program.

Lead Dental AssistantDr. Pell Wadleigh's Family Dentistry | Page, AZ

Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Booked appointments for patients using DENTRIX.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

ParaprofessionalPage Preschool | Page, AZ

Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Oversaw groups of up to 12 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.

Office AssistantAntelope Point Marina | Page, AZ

Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Processed payments and documented account changes for financial accuracy and transparency.
Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
Kept business, customer and financial records current and accurate to stay on top of changing information and avoid lost data.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Money handling was done quite often.
Ensured that boating families got on the lake safe and with everything they needed with the help of valets.

Education

Associate of Arts | Dental HygieneMohave Community College, Kingman, AZ

01/2014Certificate | Dental AssistingDental Essentials, Saint George, UT

05/2006High School DiplomaMonument Valley High School, Kayenta, AZ

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Canyonlands Healthcare
Dr. Pell Wadleigh's Family Dentistry
Page Preschool
Antelope Point Marina

School Attended

Mohave Community College
Dental Essentials
Monument Valley High School

Job Titles Held:

Lead Dental Assistant
Paraprofessional
Office Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Arts | Dental Hygiene
01/2014 Certificate | Dental Assisting
05/2006 High School Diploma

Lead Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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