Enhancing patient care and streamlining dental procedures. I leveraged my expertise in 4-handed dentistry and radiography at Princeton Dental to improve treatment outcomes. Known for exceptional communication and organizational skills, I mentored junior staff and reduced wait times, significantly boosting team efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Princeton Dental
09.2021 - Current
EFDA- Cord packing, applying sealants, flouride.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments
Adjusting dentures/partials
Assisting in implant crown seats
OSHA Coordinator
Dental Assistant
Center For Cosmetic And Sedation Dentistry
07.2020 - 09.2021
Prepared examination rooms by setting up instruments and materials.
Used digital radiography software to capture and analyze dental images for diagnostics.
Operated sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene and compliance standards.
Performed fluoride treatments, enhancing patient tooth strength and decay resistance.
Utilized intraoral cameras to document patient conditions for treatment planning.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Suwanee Family Dentistry
05.2019 - 06.2020
Prepared examination rooms by setting up instruments and materials.
Used digital radiography software to capture and analyze dental images for diagnostics.
Operated sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene and compliance standards.
Utilized intraoral cameras to document patient conditions for treatment planning.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.