Cynthia Stevens

Dental Assistant

Dr. Dean Todd DDS

01.2010 - 06.2025

Assisted in patient management and appointment scheduling to enhance office efficiency.
Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure compliance with health standards.
Supported dentists during procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were readily available.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, improving their understanding of dental care.
Maintained accurate patient records and updated files for seamless information flow.
Trained new staff members on office protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing material waste and costs effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
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.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.

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