Detail-oriented and reliable Dental Assistant with five years experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures, dental radiography, preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
KidZaam Dentistry
06.2022 - Current
Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen overall quality of team's performance and training new hires. Maintaining timeliness and workflow of schedule.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Provide thorough explanation for treatment procedures and answering questions. Instructed parents of Pre and Post operative instructions for specific procedures as well as educating on dental hygiene such as brushing techniques and flossing habits.
Worked alongside dentist providing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for seated crowns and space maintainers; for routine and specialty procedures, always working proactively to anticipate needs. Chair side assisting in procedures such as fillings, crowns, tooth removals and appliance work. Taking intraoral and extraoral X-Rays. Recording vital and monitored patients comfort and safety during oral sedation procedures and assisting in General Anesthesia dental surgery and monitoring recovery period.
Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients. Sterilization of dental tools and equipment, maintaining sterile environment with room preparation and take down.
Completing procedures such as Coronal polishing cleanings and Sealants.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference and follow up with medical clearances.
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2023 - 09.2023
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Preparing food and alcohol beverages including wine, craft beer and custom cocktails.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, maintaining a clean and well organized bar area by maintaining inventory, wiping down surfaces, loading and unloading dishes and replenishing fresh ingredients.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication. Verifying drinking age requirement.
Dental Assistant
Reneer Dental
10.2019 - 04.2022
Maintained clean and sterile work environment. Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
Working alongside dentist providing instruments, materials and suctioning for routine and specialty procedures; always working proactively to anticipate needs. Chairside assisting with procedures such as fillings, crowns, oral surgery and appliance work.
Creating in office lab work such as impressions, temporary crowns and bridges, models, trays nigh guards and replacement for missing teeth and others.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health. Providing through explanation of treatment and answering questions.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly. Stepped in for front office responsibilities and duties such as scheduling and entering health history, existing dental record and treatment plans.
Performing office maintenance such as light fixtures, plumbing and dental machinery maintenance.
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Prescott Junction Restaurant
06.2018 - 05.2019
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills and managing time with serving multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Promoting sales with upselling techniques with through knowledge of menu items, specials and promotions. Serving food and drinks promptly, providing service during high-volume periods with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Handled challenging customer situations with professionalism and empathy, resolving issues to increase costumer satisfaction.
Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guideline protocols were met for well-being of guest.
Barista
Starbucks
09.2017 - 03.2018
Promoted welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs. Memorized all menu items and many variations as well as interchanging special and created wide variety of hot and cold custom drink for customers.
Optimized workflow by maintaining clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
Handled customer complaints professionally and respectfully, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage and accurately managed cash and credit transactions.
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