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Deejay Martin

Deejay Martin

Aiea,Hawaii

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, skilled in digital X-ray and infection control procedures. Enhanced patient comfort through effective communication and collaboration with the dental team, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality care. Committed to maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and sanitation protocols. Also committed to continuing my education.

Offering foundation in dental health principles and strong desire to learn and grow in clinical environment. Brings understanding of dental procedures and patient interaction, along with skills in organization and communication. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and dental radiography in Dental assisting role.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted dental professionals during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and compliance.
  • Scheduled appointments efficiently, optimizing clinic workflow and patient flow.
  • Assisted in patient preparation and education for dental procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of work area per infection control protocols.
  • Supported dental team during examinations and treatments, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
  • Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to provide seamless care during high-volume periods, minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

Education

Certificate Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting

Hawaii Dental Assisting Academy
Kalihi,HI
07-2025

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
Kalaeloa,Hi
02-1996

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Treatment room setup
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Electronic charting
  • Team collaboration
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Pediatric dental care
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Dental radiography techniques
  • HIPAA regulations
  • OSHA compliance
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Infection control procedures
  • Exam room setups
  • X-ray processing
  • Sanitation protocols
  • First aid training
  • Treatment room breakdown
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Taking X-rays

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
05.2025 - Current

Certificate Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting

Hawaii Dental Assisting Academy

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
Deejay Martin