Results-focused professional with strength in multi-tasking, organization and team building. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Skills
Restorative procedures
Taking X-rays
Patient schedule management
Dental staff support
Dentrix proficiency
CPS proficiency
Multitasking
Chairside assistance
Education and Training
Charter College - LancasterLancaster, CAExpected in 04/2016 ā āDental Assisting Certification:Dental Assisting - GPA:
Lancaster High SchoolLancaster, CAExpected in 06/2015 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
Registered Dental Assistant in State of California
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
ā¢ Untying and retying patients, taking impressions for basic appliances, retainers and Invisalign, pouring up models, fabrication of trutain retainers.
Trim models, performing full bonding and banding appointments, duplication and fabrication of arch wires, fitting head and neck gear, sterilizing instruments in ultrasonic and heat sterilizer
Clipping arch wires, placing ligature and kobiochi ties, answering oral hygiene related questions, set up patient trays, remove braces and bands
Taking inventory of all back office products, order items necessary, restock and manage supplies received ,research price matches for products ordered. Ultimate goal is to maintain well stocked supplies and keep overhead to a minimum; taking cephalometric and panoramic x-rays
Helping with front office duties such as answering multi-line phones, scheduling appointments
First Choice Dental - Dental Assistant Sun Prairie, WI, 09/2016 - 08/2018
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
University Of Colorado - Temporary Dental Assistant Denver, CO, 07/2016 - 08/2016
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Selected and prepared instruments used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
Administered x-rays under supervision.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
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