Gina Smith
North Port,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Loyalty and teamwork are my strengths.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Federal Way Children's Dentistry
Federal Way, WA
08.2010 - 12.2020
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
- Ensured infection control standards were met by following safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharps or chemicals.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Education
CDA - Dental Assisting
Bryman College
Federal Way, WA10-2003
Skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Treatment room setup
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Taking X-rays
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Education
- Dental Hygiene
- Making patients feel at ease
- Ordering of supplies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Federal Way Children's Dentistry
08.2010 - 12.2020
CDA - Dental Assisting
Bryman College
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