Ava Retz
Marlboro
Summary
Developed skills in clinical dental environment, including patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Office Manager
Riverpark Dental
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Itero scanning
Dental Assistant
Old Bridge Dental
04.2023 - 09.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Basking Ridge Pediatrics
01.2023 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Dental Assistant Intern
Eastern Dental
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Facilitated smooth appointment transitions with efficient room setup, instrument preparation, and sterilization processes between patients.
Dental Assistant
GoTu
06.2024 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PAAssociates of Dental Assisting -
ACI Medical And Dental
Eatontown, NJ11-2022
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Restorative procedures
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental office administration
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Citation Of Senate
11th New Jersey Legislature District for academic excellence
Timeline
Dental Assistant
GoTu
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant/Office Manager
Riverpark Dental
09.2023 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant
Old Bridge Dental
04.2023 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Basking Ridge Pediatrics
01.2023 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant Intern
Eastern Dental
09.2022 - 01.2023
Penn Foster Career School
Associates of Dental Assisting -
ACI Medical And Dental
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