Bilingual talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Terry Reilly Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2024
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.
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.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, equia restorative material.
Dental Assistant
Trailridge Family Dental
12.2019 - 07.2020
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Milan Institute
Boise, ID
11.2019
Diploma -
Nyssa High School
Nyssa, OR
05.2010
Skills
CPR and First Aid certified
Sterilization trained
Taking radiographs
Sealants
Process and mounting radiographs
Procedure knowledge
Cord packing
Proficient in Epic
Rubber dam placement
Patient education
Ability to take patient vital
Professionalism and Etiquette
HIPAA Compliance Understanding
OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Dental terminology knowledge
Personal Information
Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Terry Reilly Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Trailridge Family Dental
12.2019 - 07.2020
Dental Assistant -
Milan Institute
Diploma -
Nyssa High School
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