Determined Registered Dental Assistant looking to build on skills and acquire new skills at a reputable dental office . Superb talents in sterilizing and maintaining dental equipment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Victory Smiles
Pasadena , TX
05.2023 - Current
Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Assisted chair side with SSC,extractions ,Root canal , fillings , crowns and bridges .
Familiar with oral sedation and Nitrous .
Used medit scanner when taking impressions for partials and crowns
Familiar with open dental
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental And Orthodontics
Pasadena, TX
09.2021 - 05.2023
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
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.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Front Desk Receptionist
Main Dental Center
Pasadena, TX
07.2019 - 09.2021
Received all incoming calls and coordinated with hotel staff to fulfill requests and resolve issues.
Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
Discussed patient needs and expectations.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Administered x-rays under supervision.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr.Contreras
Pasadena, TX
07.2019 - 09.2021
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Front Desk Receptionist / Dental Assistant at Dr. David Ashley and AssociatesFront Desk Receptionist / Dental Assistant at Dr. David Ashley and Associates