Ana MacDonald

• Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for crowns and unilateral spacer ,impressions.
• Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• 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.
• Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
• Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients factoring in provider availability and scheduling.
• Documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
• Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Assisted Chairside in Live Patient Clinics For Procedures Such as; Composite Restoration, Crown preparation's and New Patients Exams.

• Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.