Grace Back
Somerville,Ohio
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and sterlization duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
K and E Advanced Dentistry
02.2022 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by diligently cleaning treatment rooms, surfaces, and equipment according to established protocols.
- Served as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing valuable insights based on expertise as a Dental Hygiene Assistant.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations regarding infection control protocols.
- Managed 12+ patients daily.
- Assisted in treatment planning using the software Dentrix.
Assisted Living Caregiver
Woodland Country Manor
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily tasks.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence by providing guidance during ambulation as needed around the facility''s premises.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, contributing to a positive living atmosphere for all residents.
- Observed changes in resident behavior or health status, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, promoting dignity and maintaining a clean environment for their comfort.
Education
Assoicates of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2027
High School Diploma -
Preble Shawnee High School
Camden, OH05-2023
RDA - Dental Assisting.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH05-2023
Skills
- Dental Radiography License
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic Charting with the software Dentrix
- Four-handed procedures
- Equipment Sterilization
- Registered Dental Assisting license in the state of Ohio
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Ohio Dental Board.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
K and E Advanced Dentistry
02.2022 - Current
Assisted Living Caregiver
Woodland Country Manor
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Ohio Dental Board.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Assoicates of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Preble Shawnee High School
RDA - Dental Assisting.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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