Denise Edwards
Newark,New Jersey
Summary
Talented Registered Dental Assistant with 12+ years of experience worked with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Efficient and Precise four hand
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine
08.2015 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Certified Dental Assistant (Part Time)
DR .Dwight Raines DMD
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Certified Dental Assistant
DR. Patla DDS. Periodontist
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Certified Dental Assistant
DR. Robin Lucas DMD
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Certified Dental Assistant
Kearny & Essex Correctional Facilties (Full Time)
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Certified Dental Assistant (part Time)
DR.Daniel Reich DMD Periodontist
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Dental Assistant
DR. Paul Freeman
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Dental Assistant ( Temp Assignment)
NYU Dental Faculty (Sterilization Department)
07.2008 - 09.2008
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Dental Assistant
DR. Lucas DMD
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Expand Function Course
Dental Studies Institute
Fairfield, NJ11.2015
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
The Institute For Health Education
Jersey City, NJ04.2010
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Caliber Training Institute
New York, NY04.2008
Medical Billing & Coding
The Chubb Institute
Jersey City, NJ11.2005
Skills
- Electronic Charting and experience with Eagle Soft, Mogo, Easy Dental and Axium
- Demonstrate aptitude for developing new skills
- Excellent Team Player, and and follow instructions carefully
- In Dept knowledge of dental treatment procedures and instruments
- Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of policies and procedures
- Ability to work well in a fast-pace environment (multi tasks
- The ability to maintain professionalism and patient confidentialy
- Sterilization techniques
- X-Ray Processing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCareer advancementWork-life balanceTimeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine
08.2015 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant (Part Time)
DR .Dwight Raines DMD
08.2014 - 06.2015
Certified Dental Assistant
DR. Patla DDS. Periodontist
09.2013 - 11.2014
Certified Dental Assistant
DR. Robin Lucas DMD
12.2012 - 09.2013
Certified Dental Assistant
Kearny & Essex Correctional Facilties (Full Time)
05.2011 - 07.2012
Certified Dental Assistant (part Time)
DR.Daniel Reich DMD Periodontist
02.2011 - 08.2011
Dental Assistant
DR. Paul Freeman
01.2010 - 09.2010
Dental Assistant ( Temp Assignment)
NYU Dental Faculty (Sterilization Department)
07.2008 - 09.2008
Dental Assistant
DR. Lucas DMD
11.2005 - 04.2008
Registered Dental Assistant - Expand Function Course
Dental Studies Institute
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
The Institute For Health Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Caliber Training Institute
Medical Billing & Coding
The Chubb Institute
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