Dawn Clifton
west palm beach,FLORIDA
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk/ Sterilization Tech.
Advanced Dentistry South Florida
Delray Beach, Florida
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- 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.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- 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.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- 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.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL04-2022
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Instrument preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Relations
- Inventory Management
- Patient Counseling
- Chair-side support
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in Dexus and Dentrix
- Taking X-rays
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Scheduling
- Four-handed procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dentrix proficiency
- Dental terminology knowledge
Timeline
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk/ Sterilization Tech.
Advanced Dentistry South Florida
10.2018 - 02.2024
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College