Dental Assistant
Zubastik
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
