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Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 15 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Skills
Orthodontic photography
Orthodontic Procedures
Restorative Procedures
Oral surgery Procedures
Periodontics
Instrument sterilization
Prosthetics
Impression taking
Data entry
Patient schedule management
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Exam and Treatment room setup
Taking X-rays
Patient counseling
Dentrix proficiency
Eagle Soft proficiency
Four-handed procedures
Multitasking
Team management
Organization
Inventory management
Experience
Orthodontic Assistant, 01/2019 - 04/2020 American Dental Partners, Inc. – Minneapolis, MN,
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using EagleSoft.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns and root canals.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant, 02/2013 - 03/2018 Smile Brands – Tracy, CA,
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Built loyal patient following by providing empathetic and caring service.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Registered Dental Assistant, 04/2005 - 01/2013 Dental Care Alliance – South Bend, IN,
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Supported Dr. Arabzadeh with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Assisted dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, root canals and extractions.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentist with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water and suctioned fluids.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Education and Training
Registered Dental Assistant: Dental Assisting, Expected in 2015 - UTHSC-San Antonio Dental School - San Antonio, TX, GPA:
: , Expected in - Angelina College - Lufkin, TX GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1998 - Huntington High School - Huntington, TX GPA:
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