Alyssa Curtis
Evansville,Indiana
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and reliable Dental Assistant with strong ability in having a phenomenal Bedside manner.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, Kadena AFB
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Evansville, IN05-2019
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Recordkeeping
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- PPE use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Clerical Support
- Task Prioritization
- ICE and RHS certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, Kadena AFB
08.2020 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
North High School
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