Cynthia Harrington

Dental Assistant

Golden Springs Family Dentistry

08.1993 - 03.2020

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.

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Work History

Dental Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant

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Dental Assistant

High School Diploma -

Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant

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