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BRIAN M. DAVIS

Colonia,NJ

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with over 10 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four-handed procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, ordering supplies and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Oral Surgery Assistant

Pro Smile
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Assisted surgeries with sedation and various techniques.

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Used multiple dental programs to document and maintain patient information and health background.

Dental Assistant/Operations Manager

HENRY the Dentist, Inc
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Oversee all day-to-day operations and maintenance for 7 corporate offices and on-site practices
  • Cultivate work environment committed to continuous improvement consistently streamlining practice operations
  • Develop and foster positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Conduct quarterly meetings to give information, take feedback and provide updated training, acting as the primary information source
  • Direct table events to help generate company revenue and effectively deploy resources
  • Identify and assess potential project risks and develop effective risk mitigation solutions while maintaining project budgets
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Supervised operations team to support operational excellence and excellent customer service.
  • Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.

Lead Dental Assistant, Office Manager

Family Dental Practice Of New Jersey, LLC
12.2013 - 06.2018
  • Provide chair side assistance during clinical treatments, alginate impressions, restorations and dental x-rays
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Administer routine patient care and monitoring, including material setup and sterilization
  • Perform teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments
  • Ensure patients leave with all relevant information, materials and supplies
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics

Bartender

Doherty Enterprises, Inc
09.2006 - 11.2013
  • Responsible for inventing specialty drinks daily for patrons and hotel functions
  • Provide outstanding customer service with face to face interactions
  • Trained new staff members in different ranks to uphold quality standards of the restaurant and corporation
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory

Education

Dental Assistant With Radiology Program Dental Certifications DANB Radiation Health And Safety Certification (RHS) NJ Dental Radiology License American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider, AED/ CPR Certified - Radiologic Technology

Advantage Career Institute Medical And Dental School
Eatontown, NJ
10.2014

Skills

  • Clinical & Computer Skills
  • Four-Handed Dentistry
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Specialty Dentistry
  • Alginate Preliminary Impressions/Gypsum Models
  • Instrument and Procedure Tray Set-Up
  • Mixing Temporary and Permanent Cements
  • Instrument Processing and Sterilization
  • Front Desk / EZ 2000 & Dentrix Software
  • Charting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operatory Set-Up and Breakdown
  • Dental Radiology Certified
  • Infection Control
  • X-Ray Film Processing, Mounting & Radiation Safety
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Relations
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Medical Records Management
  • Dental Staff Support

Timeline

Oral Surgery Assistant

Pro Smile
08.2023 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
03.2022 - 08.2023

Dental Assistant/Operations Manager

HENRY the Dentist, Inc
06.2018 - 03.2022

Lead Dental Assistant, Office Manager

Family Dental Practice Of New Jersey, LLC
12.2013 - 06.2018

Bartender

Doherty Enterprises, Inc
09.2006 - 11.2013

Dental Assistant With Radiology Program Dental Certifications DANB Radiation Health And Safety Certification (RHS) NJ Dental Radiology License American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider, AED/ CPR Certified - Radiologic Technology

Advantage Career Institute Medical And Dental School

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