Cyndi Grego
Millstone,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Dental Assistant with experience in fast-paced dental practices. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, infection control practices, records management and appointment setting. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Marlboro Center For Oral Surgery
Marlboro, New Jersey
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted oral surgeons in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
- Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
- Educated patients on pre-operative instructions as well as post-operative expectations.
- Monitored patient's condition during surgery by observing vital signs and alerting surgeon of any changes or problems.
- Maintained and sterilized instruments, tools, and equipment used during dental surgeries.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates
Toms River, New Jersey
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
Jackson, New Jersey
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
- Ensured infection control standards were met by following safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharps or chemicals.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
Skills
- Surgical procedure preparations
- Effective Communication
- Chair-side support
- Post-Surgical Care
- Instrument sanitization
- Taking X-rays
- Patient Education
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Certification
- Radiology License
- Infection Control Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Marlboro Center For Oral Surgery
11.2021 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates
06.2020 - 11.2021
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
01.2018 - 06.2020
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