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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
Company Name | City, StatePediatric 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.
Company Name | City, StateDental 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.
Company Name | City, StateDental 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.
Company Name | City, StateDental 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 | CitySome College (No Degree) in Registered Dental Assistant
Certifications
  • Registered Dental Assistant in State of Texas
  • CPR certified
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Resume Overview

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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