Bhavisha Pithadiya
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Community smile
Jersey City , New Jersey
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Education
AAS-Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
New York University
New York, NY05-2026
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Restorative procedures
- Patient care coordination
- Procedure support
- Oral healthcare
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Patient records gathering
- Dental terminology
- Clinical support
- Dental procedure preparation
- Oral hygiene education
- Chairside assistance
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Patient counseling
- Surgical setup
- Team collaboration abilities
- Dental radiography
- Restorative dentistry support
- Treatment room breakdown
- X-ray processing
- Patient record maintenance
- Oral X-rays
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Exam room setups
- Sterilization techniques
- Emergency response preparedness
- Radiography safety
- Dental impressions
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Periodontics
- Chair-side support
- Treatment room setup
- Four-handed procedures
- Impression taking skills
- Restorative dentistry
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental material handling
- Stress management techniques
- Oral surgery assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Medical records management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Community smile
04.2023 - 09.2024
AAS-Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
New York University