Hallie Montalbano

• Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions and dental implant placement.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Monitor and assist with IV sedation procedures.
• Capture Shape digital scans for treatment planning and restorative cases.
• Sterilize surgical instruments and maintain
  OSHA-compliant operatory standards.
• Take and review digital radiographs as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient patient care

• Assisted with many procedures including build up and crowns, making temporary crowns, seating crowns, root canals, implants and operative.
• Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products
• Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols
• Recorded patients health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to Alabama Dental Assistant treatment chart.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, organized treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prepare for next patient and uphold health and safety standards.
• Organized dental rooms and assembled materials to facilitate timely patient care.
• Collaborated with dental team members to foster a supportive work environment.