Erin Littleton
New Bern,NC
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant at New Bern Family Dentistry, adept in dental radiography and sterilization, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Excelled in team collaboration and patient education, leading to increased retention rates. Experience with inventory management, optimizing resource use.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
New Bern Family Dentistry
09.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC06.2009
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient Education
- Dental Material Handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic Charting
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Restorative procedures
- Inventory Management
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Restorative Dentistry
- Laboratory Case Management
- Disinfection and Sterilization
Certification
Nitrous oxide training
Medical Emergencies
BLS certified
Digital Xray certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
New Bern Family Dentistry
09.2020 - Current
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Craven Community College
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