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.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
40 hours per week
Dental Assistant
Crestwood Dental
10.2021 - 10.2023
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
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.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
40 hours per week
Dental Assistant
UAMS
02.2019 - 10.2021
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.
40 hours per week
Dental Assistant
Springhill dental
04.2017 - 09.2018
Assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic Endodontic and surgical procedures.
Discussed preoperative and postoperative care.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and
patient satisfaction.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
40 hours per week
Dental Assistant /Office and Insurance Coordinator
DeSoto Family Dental Care
06.2007 - 03.2017
Coordinated appointment schedules for hygienist.
Coordinated Doctor Schedules
Filed patients’ charts and processed billing and payments.
Ran all daily and monthly reports.
Filed all Insurance claims and Appeals
Ran all statements Electronically
Assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic Endodontic and surgical procedures.
Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases
Sedation Dentistry-managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.
Discussed preoperative and postoperative care.
Invisalign and records
40 hours per week
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dave Ouellette DDS
09.1997 - 04.2007
Assist dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic Endodontic and surgical procedures.
Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of den
Discussed preoperative and postoperative care.
Assist Front Office with Front Desk duties for Example Phones, Scheduling, Insurance filing
40 hours per week
Education
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UAMS
Little Rock, AR
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Hinds Community school
Jackson, MS
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
Certification
Licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners in Arkansas 1992-2010 2017-current
Licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners in Mississippi 2007-2018
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Banister Family Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Crestwood Dental
10.2021 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
UAMS
02.2019 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Springhill dental
04.2017 - 09.2018
Dental Assistant /Office and Insurance Coordinator
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