Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
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.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Dental Assistant
Ruben’s dental
Forest Hills, NY
11.2019 - 05.2024
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.