Pediatric Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist Resume Example Altus Dental Care

PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSISTANT/FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with 2 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, Educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes. Also bi-lingual provide information or answer questions any patient has.

Thoughtful Orthodontic Assistant accomplished at establishing a trusting rapport with patients. Gifted at documenting dental care services and maintaining patient charts and records. Experience making preliminary impressions and doing bonding and band brackets.

Skills

Patient confidentiality
Dental staff support
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Periodontics
Restorative procedures
Dentrix proficiency
Exam room setups
Taking X-rays

Treatment room setup
Patient schedule management
Sterilization techniques
Medical records management
Multitasking
Patient education
Patient records gathering
Four-handed procedures

Experience

Altus Dental Care | Baytown, TXPediatric Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist12/2019 - Current

Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
Supported Assisting with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by going over txt plans, giving papers with information and answering any questions.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Open Dental.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Entered patient data into dental records system using Open Dental and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.

La Costa Dental | Beaumont, TXDental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant07/2019 - 12/2019

Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, Extractions and Root canals.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed IRM, temp bond materials to support dentists during procedures.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.

Beamount Texas Dental | Beaumont, TXDental Assistant /Front Desk Receptionist03/2019 - 06/2019

Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Eaglesoft.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.

Brightwood Dental | Beaumont, TXDental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist06/2018 - 12/2018

Entered patient data into dental records and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.

Education and Training

Brightwood College | Beamount, TxSome College (No Degree) in Registered Dental Assistant

Certifications

Registered Dental Assistant in State of Texas
CPR certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Altus Dental Care
La Costa Dental
Beamount Texas Dental
Brightwood Dental

School Attended

Brightwood College

Job Titles Held:

Pediatric Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant
Dental Assistant /Front Desk Receptionist
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) in Registered Dental Assistant

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