Arianna Carriera
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with comprehensive training in various dental procedures. Proficient in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and establish strong relationships with both coworkers and patients. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and allows utilization of interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Emergency Dental Care USA
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Provided comprehensive oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice management software system.
- Fostered a welcoming and calming environment for patients by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in all treatment areas.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between front office staff and clinical team members by serving as a liaison for scheduling matters.
Dental Assistant
Erwin
11.2023 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Recorded patients' health histories, 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.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Post Secondary/Technical College - Dental Assisting
Erwin Technical College
11.2024
Skills
- Dental Impressions
- Patient Data Gathering
- Sanitation Protocols
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Infection Control Procedures
- Appointment Scheduling
- First Aid Training
- CPR Certification
- Impression Taking Skills
- Instrument Sterilization Technique
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Crown and bridge construction
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Customer Service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Personable Communication
- Document management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Postoperative care instructions
- Periodontal treatment
- Coronal polishing
- X-ray proficiency
- Medical charting
Education
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Timeline
Dental Assistant
Erwin
11.2023 - 11.2024
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Emergency Dental Care USA
11.2022 - Current
Post Secondary/Technical College - Dental Assisting
Erwin Technical College