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Emily Minor

Orlando ,FL

Summary

I am a highly motivated, detail oriented dental assistant with 5 years experience in providing assistance with various dental procedures. I provide comprehensive patient care and chairside assistance, skilled in sterilization, digital radiography, patient education, and am dedicated to ensuring a positive patient experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Staffing Solutions
Pinellas Park, Florida
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
  • Maintained patient records and updated treatment information accurately.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Sterilized dental instruments and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
Clermont, Florida
12.2020 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in patient preparations for dental procedures and treatments.
  • Managed sterilization of dental instruments and equipment to ensure safety.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments for multiple dentists effectively.
  • Collaborated with dental team to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and reordered as necessary.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Herzing University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2018

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Digital radiography
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Infection control
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Dental record management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Oral surgery assistance

Certification

Dental Assisting License

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Staffing Solutions
01.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
12.2020 - 08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Herzing University

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