Dental Assistant
Entry Level
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
