Coretta Bell
New Haven,CT
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 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. Reliable Dental Assistant with 1 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 1-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, 1 and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Reliable employee seeking dental assistant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
New Haven, CT
10.2021 - 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Assisting The Dentist
Porter & Chester Institute
Hamden, CT10.2021
Certified Cosmotology - Beauty, Hair, Make Up, Facia;ls, And Nails
Marinello School of Beauty
Hamden, CT02.2016
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT06.2004
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Medical Charting
- Vital Statistics
- Procedure Support
- Patient Care Standards
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization and Disinfection
- Treatment Documentation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Bite Assessments
- Infection Control Protocols
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Dental Staff Assistance
Accomplishments
- Improved exam room setup and breakdown, improving overall efficiency 100%.
- Led implementation of digital x-ray system, optimizing workflow 100%.
- Introduced online new patient forms, streamlining intake process.
- Improved revenue [Number]% by following up with insurance providers on outstanding bills.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dental
10.2021 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant - Assisting The Dentist
Porter & Chester Institute
Certified Cosmotology - Beauty, Hair, Make Up, Facia;ls, And Nails
Marinello School of Beauty
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
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