Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Sterilized and prepped rooms with appropriate instruments for procedures through the day.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
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.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Erin Fontenot DDS
06.2021 - 09.2023
Thoroughly reviewed all patients charts and medical histories day before for preparation.
Seated patients ensuring their comfort and safety by being personable and kind under any circumstance, taking vital signs, updating medical history, and getting chief complaint.
Performed quality full mouth x-rays and intra-oral photos.
Polished and flossed patients when needed.
Worked with front desk, providing smooth patient hand-offs.
Communicated with pharmacies to fill patients prescriptions throughout the day as needed.
Broke down, sanitized, and set up hygiene and treatment ops accordingly.
Sterilized and maintained dental instruments.
Organized, restocked, and cleaned all ops.
Managed inventory and monthly supply orders.
Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, and kept up with recall appointments.
Provided patients with post operative instructions for all dental procedures.
Assisted in 4 handed dentistry with restorations, crown and bridge deliveries, extractions, and impressions.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Worked in fast paste environment maintaining a positive attitude.
CDA
Theriot Family Dental Care
04.2020 - 06.2021
Provided quality x-rays.
Broke down, sanitized, and set up operatories accordingly.
Sterilized dental instruments and equipment between appointments.
Answered phone calls and made appointments.
Discussed treatment plans with patients.
Assisted 7 dentists at chair side during restoration and extraction procedures, providing necessary instruments, suctioning, and anticipating each doctors' needs.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Comforted patients with dental anxiety, assisted patient with nitrous oxide if needed.
Performed prophylaxis for pediatric patients.
Assisted dentist chair side in pediatrics during restorations and extractions with enthusiasm and reassurance.
Recorded vitals on every patient for dentist.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Hostess, Server, To-Go Counter
Deanos
06.2017 - 02.2020
Greeted all customers warmly upon arrival or by telephone.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone and answered customer questions appropriately.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Managed daily card and cash transactions ny maintaining payment records and investigating irregularities.
Supported management by resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
Ensured optimal customer service by seating guest, taking orders, and serving dishes promptly with a positive attitude.
Maintained stock and replenished workstation products.