Abigail Wilson
Hickory,NC
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Ben Drechsler, excelling in infection control and patient management. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline appointment scheduling, contributing to improved workflow. Skilled in digital radiography and effective communication, ensuring accurate treatment planning and exceptional patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ben Drechsler
Greer, SC
04.2019 - 01.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained a clean work environment.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated treatment plans accurately.
- Provided chairside support to the dentist during various procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits efficiently.
- Operated dental equipment and ensured proper functionality before procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and patient care processes.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2004
Skills
- Infection control
- Digital radiography
- Chairside assistance
- Dental material preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient management
- Appointment scheduling
- Record keeping
- Treatment planning
- Inventory management
- Patient education
- Effective communication
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Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ben Drechsler
04.2019 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Central Piedmont Community College