Angela Salum
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician
Dr. Fayez Badlissi
Providence, RI
03.2023 - Current
- Sterilized equipment and maintained infection control standards
- Assisted Dr. Fayez Badlissi's dental office with chairside patient care and setup
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Reassured patients before procedures by explaining steps involved and offering aftercare guidance to reduce anxiety
- Informed patients about treatment procedures and provided clear post-procedure home care instructions to enhance understanding.
- Collected patient records and updated medical charts accurately
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Coordinated front desk operations by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seekonk High School
Seekonk, MA06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
CCRI
Lincoln, RISkills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
- Sterilization protocols
- Infection control
- Dental terminology
- Dental charting
- Treatment room setup
- Patient intake
- Medical records
- Supply inventory
- Appointment scheduling
- Emergency response
- Patient communication
- Patient services
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Oral communication
- Professional demeanor
- Sterilization techniques
- Periodontal treatment assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician
Dr. Fayez Badlissi
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Seekonk High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
CCRI