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Andrea Deblasio

Levittown Pa,PA

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with 21 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Reliable Dental Assistant with 21 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with Number-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, efficient in preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

I am very good with patients, I document what they like to do, going through, to even what kind of music they listen to. The most important part of my job is to make the patients feel comfortable at their visit. I love what I do. I was in the EFDA Program in the fall and I am starting back up in May. I am very passionate about this and this is very important to me. Looking forward to furthering my skills to help the office in any way.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Pearly Whites Dental
02.2014 - Current
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Dental Assistant

Oxford Valley Dental Excellence/ Fairless Hills Dental
10.2002 - 02.2014

Education

EFDA

Harcum College EFDA Program.
Bryn Mawr, PA

Dental Assisting

Bucks County Technical School For Dental Assisting
Levittown, PA
04.2002

Skills

Worked with fast braces

Assisted ortho

Download photos for case presentations

Lab manager

Make sure cases, implant parts and other restorations or appliance are present in office before patients appointments

Skilled in trios scanner and Itero

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Pearly Whites Dental
02.2014 - Current

Dental Assistant

Oxford Valley Dental Excellence/ Fairless Hills Dental
10.2002 - 02.2014

EFDA

Harcum College EFDA Program.

Dental Assisting

Bucks County Technical School For Dental Assisting

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