Certified Dental Assistant Motivated and patient-focused treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Afshin Azimi
11.2021 - 07.2023
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
North Pointe Dental Associates
08.2017 - 10.2019
Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
Coordinated inventory management, including tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened up the room and restocked supplies after each patient was treated.
Office Manager/Assistant
Alpha Dental
08.2012 - 06.2016
Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of office production.
Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including bridges, space maintainers and dentures.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Boston Dental
01.2007 - 06.2012
Took dental radiographs, following strict patient protection rules.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
Displayed expert use of Dentrix computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.
Assisted dentist by sterilizing and delivering dental instruments to the treatment room.
Served as Lead Dental Assistant for team of 8, providing exceptional quality of care.
Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
Education
Dental Assisting / Billing and coding Degree - Dental
Bryman College
814 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94105
1999
Skills
Dental Radiography certificate
Temporary crowns specialist
Proper telephone etiquette
Alginate impression expertise
Proficient in Dentrix and Softdent
Strong manual dexterity
Chairside assisting
Inventory management
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Afshin Azimi
11.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
North Pointe Dental Associates
08.2017 - 10.2019
Office Manager/Assistant
Alpha Dental
08.2012 - 06.2016
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Boston Dental
01.2007 - 06.2012
Dental Assisting / Billing and coding Degree - Dental
Bryman College
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