Danielle Black
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
West Tx Periodontics and Dental Implants
San Angelo, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Lead Dental Assistant
Concho Valley Endodontics
San Angelo, TX
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Lead Dental Assistant
West Tx Periodontics and Dental Implants
San Angelo, TX
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
Central High School
San Angelo, TX05-2015
Social Work
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Patient Services
- First Aid Training
- Treatment room setup
- Oral Surgery
- Oral X-Rays
- Chair-side support
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Charting
- Periodontics
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
West Tx Periodontics and Dental Implants
01.2024 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Concho Valley Endodontics
07.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
West Tx Periodontics and Dental Implants
03.2020 - 09.2021
Central High School
Social Work
Angelo State University
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