Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing 19 years of experience in dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant, Chairside
VitalCore Heath Strategies
Topeka
08.2021 - 06.2022
Civilian employee for Johnson County Dept of Corrections
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant
Smiles 4 U - Dr. Kali Nalamachu
Overland Park
08.2015 - 06.2017
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Dental Assistant
Esthetic Enhancement
Olathe
05.2012 - 04.2015
Documented dental care services by charting in patient records.
Assisted dentist with completing procedures such as implant placement surgeries, prosthetic appointments, full mouth restoration,
Creating treatment plans for patients to show the phases in which treatment will take place.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Corry Lanyon
Butler
11.2011 - 05.2012
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Assisted dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Joseph Lewandowski
Overland Park
08.1998 - 01.2010
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals and extractions.