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LEAD SURGICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Registered Dental Assistant with 22 years of experience assisting with direct patient care. Strong knowledge of clinical procedures, and dental terminology.
Experience in General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
Excellent reputation for being a team player and hard worker.
Skills
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Digital impression
- Patient intake procedures
- Dental staff assistance
Detail-oriented
Cross trained
- Dental radiography
- Dental impression specialist
- Strong manual dexterity
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Patient data gathering
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room cleanup
- MS Office
- Computer skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
Work History
Lead Surgical Dental Assistant04/2018 to 04/2021Dental Care Alliance, Cutler Bay , FL
- Lead Surgical Assistant for 3 years at Uptown Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry. Dr. Velasco is a Prosthodontist who specializes in AO4 procedures , Full Mouth Reconstruction , Implant placement, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crown Lengthening , Gingivectomies , Ortho Clear Aligners (Clear Correct and Reveal) and Restorative Dentistry.
- RESPONSIBILITES :
- Make sure that all implant parts were ordered as needed prior to patient's appointment
- Check in all lab cases and made sure that each case was correct . Cases were pulled two days in advance.
- Set up rooms for each patient with all proper supplies and instrumentation to meet the needs of Dr. Velasco and enhance team efficiency. Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Assisted in all Surgical procedures. Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
- Monitored oral sedated patients and IV sedated patients (after Anesthesiologist was gone) until patients ride arrived.
- Prosthodontic Evaluations were done on every patient before treatment. Reviewed with patients all pre and post op instructions. Explained all medications that were prescribed to patient. Impressions were taken at this appointment for study models or to have a prosthesis made.
- CT scans and FMX's on all patients who accepted treatment
- Made night guards , surgical night guards for all AO4 patients and surgical stints as needed.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Served patients in a friendly, efficient manner making them feel comfortable.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Lead RDA and Dental Assistant Instructor01/2016 to 04/2018Alakaina Family Of Companies, Saint Louis , MO
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Taught on Saturday's at Mann's School of Dental Assisting.
- Supervised student training in dental offices and classroom settings
- Prepared bitewings, panoramic and periapical X-Rays, allowing dentist to properly diagnose any problem areas needing treatment.
- Used Cerec daily to scan and design same day restorations
- Clear Correct aligners
- Bonded attachments per Clear Correct
- Ordered all supplies
- Stocked rooms weekly
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized instruments
Lead Dental Assistant11/2006 to 05/2014Dr. Charles Cline, City , STATE
- 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.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient notes and health history.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Cleaned and sanitized instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prepare for next patient.
- Ordered supplies
- Checked lab cases daily
- Confirm patients
Dental Assistant01/2001 to 02/2006Benchmark Periodontics, City , STATE
- Supported dentists during surgical procedures like Osseous Surgery, Gingivectomies, Frenectomies, Distal Wedges, Connective Tissue Grafts and Crown Lengthening
- Set up for all surgical procedures
- Made sure all study models were poured and trimmed
- Made surgical stints
- Educated patients on periodontal disease , good dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Recorded Blood Pressure and Pulse on all patients
Education
Pearland High School, City, StateHigh School Diploma, 05/2001
Certifications
* RDA
* CPR
* Radiology
* Jurisprudence
* Infection Control
* HIPPA Compliance
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School Attended
- Pearland High School
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Surgical Dental Assistant
- Lead RDA and Dental Assistant Instructor
- Lead Dental Assistant
- Dental Assistant
Degrees
- High School Diploma , 05/2001
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