Arya Nambiattil
Fremont,CA
Summary
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Dental People
11.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Dental Assistant
Precious Dental Care
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Expertly assisting the dentist in various procedures, setting up materials, and equipment including the proficient operation of suction devices.
- Diligently sterilizing all instruments are impeccably sanitized and ready for use.
- Accurately measuring and documenting vital signs, recording and updating patient health information.
- Proficiently taking Dental Radiographs (X-rays), polishing and removing stains from teeth.
- Explaining procedures and post-operative care instructions and oral hygiene.
- Skillfully creating temporary crowns, casting impressions, and executing lab-related tasks.
- Efficiently coordinating and scheduling patient appoinments.
- Applying dental sealants and fluoride treatments under the guidance of the dentist.
- Expertly performed ligature removal as part of orthodontic treatments.
- Demonstrated inventory management skills by monitoring expiration dates and organizing dental supplies and medications.
Dental Assistant
Dental Comfort
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Seamlessly provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures.
- Efficiently applied fluoride coronal polishing and demonstrated proper flossing techniques.
- Upheld a meticulously hygienic and dry working area by proficiently suctioning saliva and water from patients' mouths.
- Adhered rigorously to OSHA and CDC guidelines, sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.
- Proactively pursuing continuing education to stay abreast of the latest industry standards and practices.
Dental Assistant
East Bay Dental
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Offered attentive chair-side assistance, particularly adept at comforting nervous patients, augmenting the overall efficiency of dental procedures.
- Systematically organized dental instruments and equipment in preparation for procedures, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow.
- Demonstrated hygienic environment by maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of treatment rooms, including sanitizing equipment and replenishing supplies for the next patient.
- Precisely documented comprehensive patient records, incorporating detailed procedure information and pertinent notes, facilitating accurate and thorough charting practices.
Dental Intern
Educare Institute of Dental Science
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Competently restored teeth for Class I, II, III, IV, and V using GIC, amalgam, and composite materials and performed Root Canal Treatments.
- Performed tooth extractions, including impacted teeth, teeth suturing, removal, dry socket cases, bone grafting, removal of tonsil stones, pulpotomy, pulpectomy biopsy, alveolar ridge preservation techniques.
- Provided patient follow-up for effective pain management post-procedures.
- Performed crown preparations, scaling, root planing, constructing removable and complete dentures, alveoloplasty, suturing techniques, and restorative procedures.
- Assisted in periodontal surgery and laser procedures.
- Fabricated and adjusted orthodontic appliances for optimal function.
- Engaged in community and education initiatives, oral health screenings, and assessments to promote oral health.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dental
Educare Institute of Dental Science
06.2021
Skills
- Strong mentoring, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Proficient in conducting investigations and implementing control measures for infectious diseases
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
Certification
- Basic Life Support Dec 2023
- INBDE Dec 2023
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Dental People
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Comfort
01.2024 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Precious Dental Care
12.2023 - 11.2024
Dental Assistant
East Bay Dental
04.2023 - 06.2023
Dental Intern
Educare Institute of Dental Science
12.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dental
Educare Institute of Dental Science
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