Abraham Mitchell
las cruces,New Mexico
Summary
Compassionate dental assistant with expertise in patient care, record management, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and education on oral hygiene.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kids Kare PC
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists with procedures and patient care in a pediatric dental setting.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a safe environment.
- Educated patients and families on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-ups to ensure optimal patient flow.
- Provided comfort to children during procedures, reducing anxiety and promoting cooperation.
- Supported the dental team by restocking supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Collaborated with staff to improve clinic operations and enhance patient experiences.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- 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.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2022
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
- Chair-side assistance
- Electronic health records
- Dental office management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Patient relationship management
- Time management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kids Kare PC
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School