Registered Dental Assistant with over 15 years of experience assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions and patient record and office management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Marlboro Pediatric Dentistry
Marlboro, NJ
11.2019 - 05.2023
Assisted the dentist in all restorative procedures, including impressions for any appliance that may be needed..
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. William Brantly Mozo
Howell Township, NJ
04.2018 - 05.2019
Escorted patients to exam rooms upon arrival.
Obtained x-rays using digital and traditional methods when needed.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
Mix material for impressions for crown and bridge and/or whitening procedures.
Stock and prepare all treatment rooms.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Assist the hygienist when needed.
Assist with front desk when needed.
Registered Dental Assistant
Louis Napolitano
Jackson, NJ
04.2017 - 01.2018
Escorted patients to exam rooms.
Obtained dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures. Passed instruments, suctioned fluids and mixed materials for impressions.
Instructed patients on dental hygiene and provided education to prepare them for oral surgery.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms, setting up required instruments, tools, and equipment.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Brian M. Furie
Freehold, NJ
11.2004 - 03.2017
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.
Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.
Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.
Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.
Education
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant Services
2005
Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
2001
Skills
Dental x-rays expertise
Dental assisting talent
Handpiece care proficiency
Skilled in patient settings
Patient educator
Skilled in root canals
Post-extraction dressings
Dental office expertise
Current X-Ray certification
Infection Control (ICE)
Study model pour and trim
Restoration
Front office procedures expertise
Dental equipment maintenance
CPR
Digital radiology professional
Ultrasonic usage
Perio charting
Dentrix
Bleaching and whitening technique
Certification
Current licenses including RDA and Radiography certification.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Marlboro Pediatric Dentistry
11.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. William Brantly Mozo
04.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Louis Napolitano
04.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Brian M. Furie
11.2004 - 03.2017
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant Services
Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
Current licenses including RDA and Radiography certification.