Addison Ross
Clyde,TX
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Abilene Dental Care and Orthodontics
Abilene, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and management for dental procedures.
- Operated dental equipment and sterilized instruments to maintain hygiene standards.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided chairside support during examinations and treatments, ensuring patient comfort.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and oral hygiene practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Assist with the orthodontist with ortho adjustments,starts,debonds
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dentistry
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and compliance.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Dental Assistant
Iowa Park Dental
Iowa Park, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed sterilization of instruments, adhering to safety and hygiene protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Art Of Dentistry
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Scheduled appointments using dental management software, optimizing office workflow.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Access Dental
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately before treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rider High School
Wichita Falls, TX06.2016
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Abilene Dental Care and Orthodontics
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dentistry
01.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Art Of Dentistry
10.2021 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Access Dental
03.2021 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Iowa Park Dental
01.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Rider High School