Brianna Patterson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Weaver and Stratton Pediatric Dentistry
Jacksonville, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Nemetz Dental Associates
Jacksonville, FL
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yulee High School
Yulee, FL05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Knowledgeable in [Denticon and Dentrix]
- Dental terminology
- Clinical support
- Oral health education
- OSHA regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Restorative dentistry
- Treatment room breakdown
- Chairside assistance
- Oral healthcare
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient services
- X-ray processing
- Instrument preparation
- Patient relations
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental radiography
- Electronic charting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strong manual dexterity
- Appointment scheduling
- Treatment room setup
- Radiography safety
- Team collaboration
- Taking X-rays
- Dentrix proficiency
- Oral X-rays
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Weaver and Stratton Pediatric Dentistry
11.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Nemetz Dental Associates
04.2020 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Yulee High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College