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REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with over 5 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. Highly motivated, effective communicator and problem solver with successful background across combat tours. Able to work well with team members and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Skills
  • Exam room setups
  • Patient counseling
  • Periodontics
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Patient schedule management
  • Patient education
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Medical records management
  • Multitasking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Dental staff support
  • Taking X-rays
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Treatment room setup
  • Pedo and prophylaxis expertise
  • Dental radiography
  • Chairside assisting
  • OSHA training
  • Digital radiology professional
  • Fluoride application
  • Study model pour and trim
  • Nitrous oxide sedation training
  • Front office procedures expertise
  • Appointment scheduling proficiency
  • Infection Control (ICE)
  • Tooth whitening
  • Skilled in patient settings
  • Computer charting
  • Dental equipment maintenance
  • Patient educator
  • CPR
  • Coronal polishing ability
  • Dental assisting talent
  • Insurance billing specialist
  • Post-extraction dressings
Experience
Registered Dental Assistant | 02/2010 to 02/2016
San Francisco Cosmetic Dental Group - San Francisco, CA
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients.
Registered Dental Assistant | 08/2008 to 12/2009
Joseph Phen DDS - Elk Grove, CA
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • 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, making temporary crowns and adjustments.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed amalgam, cement for crowns and wipe down materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including passing instruments and patient care/support.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, light adjustment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients.
Enlisted Soldier | 02/2007 to 06/2008
56th MP Company - Mesa, AZ
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
  • Completed patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
  • Created document filing system, organizing mission-critical documents within SCIF facility.
  • Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
  • Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
  • Coordinated assignment and fielding of all new equipment.
  • Trained extensively on combat, firearms and equipments to advance in both rank and skill level.
  • Coordinated operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
  • Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
  • Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
  • Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
  • Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
  • Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE.
Enlisted Soldier | 02/2005 to 10/2016
United States Army Reserve - Sacramento, CA
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
  • Completed patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
  • Managed training exercises and battle drill fire teams.
  • Provided daily briefings to 92G (cook) on such topics as safety and risk assessments.
  • Coordinated assignment and fielding of all new equipment.
  • Coordinated operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
  • Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
  • Authored daily activity, incident, safety, repair and irregularity reports including equipment and property damage, theft, unauthorized presence or unusual occurrences.
  • Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
  • Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
  • Prepared operation plans and orders to support security of resources and installations.
  • Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE.
Education and Training
A.A Stagg High School - Stockton, CA
High School Diploma
06/2004
Maric College - Stockton, CA
Certificate
Dental Assistant, 06/2006
Skyline College - San Bruno, CA
Associate of Science
Health, 06/2018
Skyline College - San Bruno, CA
Associate of Science
Expected in 06/2020
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • San Francisco Cosmetic Dental Group
  • Joseph Phen DDS
  • 56th MP Company
  • United States Army Reserve

School Attended

  • A.A Stagg High School
  • Maric College
  • Skyline College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Enlisted Soldier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Certificate
    Associate of Science
    Associate of Science

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