Pediatric Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist Resume Example
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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
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Experience
Dental Care Alliance | Ludlow , MAPediatric 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 | 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.
Beamount Texas Dental | 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.
Brightwood Dental | 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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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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