Burke Fitzgerald
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining operations at Super Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry. Expert in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks. Excelled in inventory management and safety protocols. With the experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Super Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry
2023.04 - 2024.07
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kings Fork High School
Suffolk, VA06.2024
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment Planning
- Autoclave Operation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Sanitation protocols
- Inventory Management
Certification
- X-ray Certified
- Microsoft Powerpoint Certified
- Microsoft Excel Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Super Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry
2023.04 - 2024.07
High School Diploma -
Kings Fork High School
- X-ray Certified
- Microsoft Powerpoint Certified
- Microsoft Excel Certified
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