Aja Brown

Dental Assistant

Dentist Of Slidell

Slidell, LA

08.2022 - 07.2023

Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.