Dental Intern
PMNM DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and preventive dentistry.
- Performed dental prophylaxis on patients with periodontal disease.
- Assisted dentist during various dental procedures including fillings, extractions, and root canals.
- Administered local anesthesia to patients prior to dental procedures.
- Maintained charts of patient visits, treatments performed, medications prescribed.
- Assisted chair side during radiographic examinations using digital x-ray technology.
- Communicated effectively with staff members regarding patient care needs.
- Prepared patients for dental treatments by welcoming, comforting and draping patients.
- Assisted during crown, bridge and teeth realignment procedures.
- Reviewed x-rays to identify cavities and other issues.
- Referred patients to specialists for wisdom teeth removal, braces, and other procedures.
- Evaluated patients' teeth for gum disease and decay.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures by ensuring all necessary instruments were available.