Dental Intern
Pell City Dental
05.2024 - 05.2024
Daria Mccreary
dental assistant/orthodontic assistant
Leeds,AL
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Birmingham dental assistant school
02.2024 - 05.2024
Associate Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Apr.2018 - Sep.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Center Point High School
01.2014 - 05.2017
Work History
Dental Intern
Pell City Dental
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed proficiency in various dental procedures, such as teeth cleaning, extraction, and cavity filling, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting dentists in performing efficient and accurate dental treatments.
- Supported patient education efforts by creating and distributing informative materials on oral health topics.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all patients, fostering positive relationships that encouraged return visits.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide seamless care for patients during appointments.
- Maintained proper operation of dental equipment by completing regular preventive maintenance.
- Exposed and developed radiographic studies and polished study casts.
- Prepared custom-made dental appliances under dentist supervision, ensuring proper fit for each individual patient''s needs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Provided dental instruments for dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment room.
- Actively contributed to regular staff meetings, sharing insights and proposing solutions to improve patient care and office efficiency.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices.
- Contributed to the timely completion of dental procedures by efficiently preparing instruments and materials for dentists'' use.
- Assisted in complex dental surgeries, gaining valuable hands-on experience in advanced treatment techniques.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient charts with relevant information after each visit.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed protocols and procedures.
- Aided dentists during pediatric appointments, demonstrating sensitivity towards young patients'' unique anxieties.
- Fostered sterile and safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
Dental Assistant
Birmingham dental assistant school
02.2024 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Education
Associate Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA Apr.2018 - Sep.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Center Point High School
1000 Eagle Drive 01.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental software proficiency
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient charting
- Oral health assessment
- Infection control protocols
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient care excellence
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient instruction
- Preventive dentistry
- Instrument sterilization
- Sealant application
- Dental materials expertise
- Bleaching agent application
- X-ray conduction
- Chair-side assistance
- Temporary crown placement
- Dentrix
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Filling caries
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Oral examinations
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Tooth extractions
- Root canal treatment
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Oral hygiene management
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dental radiography
- Crown placement
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dental disease patterns and prevention
- Relationship building
- Safety and sanitation
- Patient monitoring
- X-ray review
- Anesthetic administration
- Autoclave operation
- Crown and denture models
- Self motivation
- Root canals
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
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