Certified Dental Assistant with significant experience at Owens Family Dentistry, focusing on patient education and chairside support. Expertise in Dentrix and dental radiography, enhancing patient loyalty through outstanding customer service and collaboration. Dedicated to upholding rigorous cleanliness and infection control standards, ensuring superior patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Owens Family Dentistry/Mockingbird Dental Associates
02.2023 - Current
Assisted with patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
Recorded patient histories and updated dental charts accurately.
Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
Supported dentists with chairside assistance during various procedures.
Coordinated scheduling and confirmed patient appointments efficiently.
Operated dental equipment and ensured proper functionality for treatments.
Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and patient experience.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control protocols.
Maintained a clean working environment by sterilizing instruments and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
Maintained patient records accurately in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Provided patient care and chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Ordered dental supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Performed dental radiography procedures as directed by dentist.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Assisted with the placement of sealants, topical anesthetics, and fluoride treatments.
Assisted in laboratory work such as pouring models, trimming dies, making temporaries.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Set up trays for specific dental procedures according to established protocols.
Facilitated communication between dentist, hygienist, patient to ensure smooth flow of procedure.
Prepared materials for restorations, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Organized clinical charts prior to patient appointments.
Ensured that all safety policies were adhered to while performing clinical duties.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums, and dental arches.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Sales Associate
Cavender’s Horse town
06.2022 - 06.2023
Welcome all guests and assist with their questions and shopping.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Increased product appeal and customer experience by interacting directly with at least 50 customers per day.
Possessed full awareness and understanding of all products and services and provided support to customers.
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Trained and coordinated new associates, ensuring that all policies and procedures were fully followed.
Shift Lead/Team Member
Woodstock Dwarf House Chick-fil-a
10.2019 - 08.2022
Served and prepared, as needed, food required in the food service program.
Monitored and disinfected all equipment and washing all dishes and utensils.
Followed specific instructions and rigid time schedules, secured food from the kitchen, and served beverages to customers.
Maintained, monitored, disinfected, washed, and cleaned equipment, dishes, and utensils.
Maintained cleanliness of food preparation, dining room tables, and workstation.
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