Dorrian Mack
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly trained Dental Assistant with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both chair side dental assisting and appointment seĴing in a dental or medical facilities. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Licensed in Maryland with expertise in Dental assisting and patient care. Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 20 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 20 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 20 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Adventure Dental and Vision
Baltimore, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental Associates
Middle River, MD
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Developed X-rays using digital imaging technology and processed them in accordance with safety regulations.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Organized patient files electronically within the practice management software system.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits, treatments rendered, and payments received.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Dental Assistant
Mercy Hospital dental office
Baltimore, OH
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Assist dentists in management of medical or dental emergencies
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts
- Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services.
Dental assistant
Cosmetic dental center
Baltimore, MD
06.2006 - 05.2021
- Prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Assist dentists in management of medical or dental emergencies
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts
- Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using a computer
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Education
Dental assistant -
Medix School
06.2006
Skills
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Writing
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Clerical
- Sales and Marketing
- Patient Services
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Relations
- Procedure Support
- Oral X-Rays
- Treatment Room Setup
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Instrument Preparation
- Dental Radiography
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Chairside Assistance
- Oral Healthcare
- Oral Surgery
- Team Collaboration
- Restorative Dentistry
- Knowledgeable in [Software]
- Dental Impressions
Certification
- Dental x-ray certifted
- red cross cpr and aed
skills
- costumer service
- problem solving
- time management
- organization
- inventory
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Adventure Dental and Vision
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental Associates
09.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Mercy Hospital dental office
05.2021 - 09.2022
Dental assistant
Cosmetic dental center
06.2006 - 05.2021
Dental assistant -
Medix School
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