Alesha Day
Portville,NY
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - Current
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Surgical Service Receptionist
Jones Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed a high volume of incoming calls while prioritizing walk-in clients'' needs simultaneously, leading to seamless multitasking capabilities.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical history and vital signs for efficient surgical preparation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Contributed to a collaborative healthcare team, providing assistance to nurses, physicians, and other staff as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belfast Central School
Belfast06.2009
Skills
- Emergency Dental Care
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Laboratory Case Management
- CPR/AED
- Dental Radiography
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Care Coordination
- Fluoride Treatments
- Electronic Charting
- Sanitation protocols
- Procedure Support
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Dental records
- Patient Scheduling
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Autoclave Operation
- Medical Charting
- Restorative Dentistry
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Equipment Sterilization
Certification
Currently attending online schooling for certified DA.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - Current
Surgical Service Receptionist
Jones Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Belfast Central School