Christina Moore
Sardis,MS
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Silo Square Dental
Southaven, Mississippi
2023.07 - Current
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
All Smiles and Wellness
Memphis, Tennessee
2022.01 - 2023.07
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Concorde Career College
Southaven, Mississippi2016-03
High School Diploma -
Independence High
Coldwater, MS2014-05
Skills
- Patient management
- Infection control
- Dental radiography
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Custom impression fabrication
- Patient confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Dental impressions
- Multitasking capacity
- Impression taking skills
- Professionalism
- Oral hygiene techniques
- Instrument and room setup
- Patient care standards
- Patient education
- X-ray processing
Certification
- Dental Radiology
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Silo Square Dental
2023.07 - Current
Dental Assistant
All Smiles and Wellness
2022.01 - 2023.07
Associate of Applied Science -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Independence High