Ferdinand San Jose

Dental Assistant

Absolute Dental Practice

Las Vegas, NV

07.2007 - Current

Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.