Ebonee Davis
McDonough,Ga
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several 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. Responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Their duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
SmilePro Dental Gallery
Jonesboro, GA
12.2022 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- 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.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Dental Receptionist
SmilePro Dental Gallery
Jonesboro, GA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted patients, provided them with necessary paperwork, and verified insurance information.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans, medical histories, and financial transactions.
- Collected payments from patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Created a welcoming environment for patients by providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their accounts or dental services offered.
- Managed front desk operations including scheduling appointments, collecting payments.
- Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
- Processed referrals to specialists when required by the dentist.
- Ensured that all HIPAA regulations were followed while handling confidential patient information.
- Organized patient charts prior to each appointment in order to save time during check-in process.
- Provided support with front office duties such as photocopying documents or scanning files.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean reception area by tidying up furniture or vacuuming carpets regularly.
- Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.
- Answered and managed incoming calls and emails.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Collected payments from patients and arranged payment schedules.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Kitter
American Woodmark
Jackson, Ga
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Kit cart in less than 36 minutes
- Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
- Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
Education
Dental Assistant -
UEI
Morrow, GA08.2021
High School Diploma -
Henry County High
McDonough, GA05.2017
Skills
- Understanding of instrument transfer
- Rotary instruments
- Four-handed dentistry
- Preparation of the dental treatment room
- Professionalism in the dental field
- Mixing dental materials
- Taking x-rays
- Working with dental dams
- Manage multiple responsibilities
- Mix impression materials
- Dental cements
- Dental stones
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- Knowledge of OSHA
- Knowledge of MSDS
- Ability to identify dental restorative instruments
- Ability to identify specialty instruments
- Distinguishing teeth and tooth numbering systems
- Application of temporary restorations
- Application of temporary crowns
- Application of bridges
- Oral evacuation
- Mouth rinsing
- Knowledge of sterilization concepts
- Knowledge of surface disinfection
- Knowledge of infection control protocols
- Placing surface barriers
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Dental records
- Treatment room setup
- Restorative procedures
- Patient schedule management
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient data gathering
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Taking X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Surgical setup
- Team collaboration abilities
- Radiography safety
Certification
Certificate of Achievement, Morrow, GA, 12/20 - 07/21, Chairside Assisting
Timeline
Dental Receptionist
SmilePro Dental Gallery
03.2024 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
SmilePro Dental Gallery
12.2022 - 11.2024
Kitter
American Woodmark
08.2020 - 06.2021
Dental Assistant -
UEI
High School Diploma -
Henry County High