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REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Personable Registered Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working directly with patients to offer superior dental care. Organized when documenting patient information, preparing dental instruments for procedures, assisting the Doctor during procedures and completing treatment rendered summaries for referring Doctors. Expert at helping patients feel at ease by keeping cheerful attitude.

Skills
  • Twelve years of customer service experience
  • Managing patient schedule
  • Basic Spanish speaking/understanding
  • Emergency situations experience
  • Multitasking
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
Experience
07/2018 to Current
Registered Dental AssistantMynsberge and Ruggles Oral Surgery － Greenbrae, CA
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by reviewing pre-operative instructions, applying topical numbing agent and administering nitrous oxide under the supervision of the Dentist.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every visit.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Monitored vitals.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Scheduled dental appointments for patients using DSN Practice Management.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, suctioned fluids and mixed temporary cement, alginate and bone graft materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Gave patients detailed education before surgery to explain side effects and what medications could be used to treat pain.
  • Soothed anxious patients by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, expectations for healing time, flossing methods, brushing techniques and including special instructions/precautions related to their procedure in their post-op care bag.
09/2017 to 10/2018
Dental AssistantValley Orthodontics － Terran Linda , CA
  • Took impressions of teeth for mouthguards, retainers and Invisalign.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every visit.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during procedures.
  • Pumiced, etched and bonded patients' teeth under the supervision of the Dentist.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and prepared materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Took intraoral and extraoral photos for progress documentation.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
05/2013 to 10/2017
Bank TellerU.S. Bank － San Anselmo , CA
  • Maintained optimal financial controls by securing funds and making accurate transactions.
  • Verified amounts and integrity of every check or funds transfer.
  • Promoted facility security by monitoring customer behaviors and following established protocols to protect individuals and assets.
  • Identified and eliminated errors when balancing ATM transactions, teller cash dispensers and teller cash recyclers.
  • Increased knowledge of banking products and services by actively participating in available training classes and workshops offered to employees.
  • Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts.
  • Reconciled cash and checks against computer records at end of shift.
  • Adhered to strict guidelines regarding financial and customer data to avoid breaches and information misuse.
  • Cashed customer checks, including verifying identification and checking account balances in accordance with bank policy.
  • Received cash and checks for deposit, including verifying amounts and endorsements and examining cash to prohibit acceptance of counterfeit bills.
  • Counted as much as $20,000+ in daily funds with manual and machine-assisted methods.
Education and Training
06/2018
Dental Assisting Certificates (Radiology, Coronal Polishing, Pit/Fissure Sealants, Law & Ethics): Dental AssistingCollege Of Marin － Novato , CA
01/2009
High School DiplomaGlenbard North High School － Carol Stream , IL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mynsberge and Ruggles Oral Surgery
  • Valley Orthodontics
  • U.S. Bank

School Attended

  • College Of Marin
  • Glenbard North High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Bank Teller

Degrees

  • Dental Assisting Certificates (Radiology, Coronal Polishing, Pit/Fissure Sealants, Law & Ethics) : Dental Assisting
    High School Diploma

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