Skilled Dental Assistant with 4 years experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
On The Cusp Pediatric Dentistry
04.2019 - Current
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Complied with OSHA and corporate safety policies and standards.
Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Barista
BrewHaha
08.2018 - 02.2019
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Clinical Instructor at Pediatric Dentistry, SCHULICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY, WESTERN UNIVERSITYClinical Instructor at Pediatric Dentistry, SCHULICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY, WESTERN UNIVERSITY