Detail-oriented dental assistant skilled in instrument sterilization and patient education. Committed to delivering exceptional chair-side assistance and maintaining a clean environment to enhance patient experiences.
Overview
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year of professional experience
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Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smilebuilderz/LPDA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
12.2024 - Current
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
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