Ashley Taylor
Registered Dental Assistant
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Recent university college graduate with a bachelor in sciences, with an emphasis on sciences in the healthcare field. Have my certification in dental assisting and have several years of experience in the dental field with several specialties. Diplomatic communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Flower Mound Orthodontics
Flower Mound , TX
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted dentist with metal braces, Invisalign and RPE procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Performed administrative duties, including appointment setting and follow up calls.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Registered Dental Assistant
Mid Cities Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Colleyville, TX
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by extracting teeth.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre Dental
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Patient relations
Team collaboration
Project Management
Dental radiography
Electronic Charting
Infection control proficiency
First Aid and CPR
Accomplishments
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Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
CPR Certified
CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Flower Mound Orthodontics
11.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Mid Cities Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Pre Dental
University of Oklahoma
08.2015 - 05.2019