Brittany Williams

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Gomez Family Dentistry

Pensacola, FL

07.2020 - 07.2022

Answered phones professionally while responding promptly to inquiries from staff members or patients.
Verified accuracy of patient information before each appointment by reviewing existing records or collecting new data.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, oral hygiene and follow-up visits.
Managed inventory control system by ordering supplies when needed.
Ensured that all dental equipment was properly maintained and serviced regularly.
Instructed patients on proper brushing techniques using demonstration models or diagrams.
Maintained Sterilization Area according to OSHA guidelines and sterilized all instruments after use.
Fabricated temporary crowns from alginate impressions or pre-fabricated templates.
Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and other health professionals.
Administered local anesthetics under the direction of the dentist.
Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
Removed sutures or dressings following surgery at the request of the dentist.
Assisted dentist during complex surgical procedures such as root canals or extractions.
Provided direct patient care in a manner that promoted comfort and safety for all patients.
Performed chair-side dental assisting during patient examinations and treatments, including taking radiographs, impressions, and pouring up models.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
Made impressions and took impressions for mouthguards.
Performed basic supportive services.
Applied topical agents to patients.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.