Halima Naqibullah
Fenton,MO
Summary
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Created dental impressions for dentures
- made temporary crowns and adjusted
- Took Panoramic x- rays
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures
- Recorded patients health histories
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Call in a prescription to a pharmacy
- Complete electronic referrals
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Cultural competency
- Perio charting
Student Worker
St. Louis Community College-Student Advocacy & Resource Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed front desk duties effectively, handling incoming calls and walk-in inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
TRIO - Peer Mentor
St. Louis Community College
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed administrative office duties
- Maintained confidentiality of student's personal and academic information and records as per FERPA
- Conducted regular check-ins with students to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Saint Louis Community College At Meramec
05-2024
Certificate of Completion - Dental Sciences
South Technical High School
05.2019
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup and break down
- Oral hygiene education
- Knowledge of Dentrix and Nextgen
- Knowledge of dental anatomy and dental materials
- Chairside assistance
- Stress management techniques
- Team collaboration
- Sealants
- Prophylaxis
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
Languages
Pashto
Limited Working
Dari
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
01.2024 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student Worker
St. Louis Community College-Student Advocacy & Resource Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
TRIO - Peer Mentor
St. Louis Community College
04.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate of Completion - Dental Sciences
South Technical High School
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Saint Louis Community College At Meramec
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