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Halyna Knysh

Loma Linda,CA

Summary

Skilled Register Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

RDA
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8-10 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
  • Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
  • Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.

* Dental Clinic, Sacramento, CA : Olia Mihalovska (612)352-0711

Dental Assistant

DA
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health. Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.

* Eureka Dental, Roseville, CA : Alla Karachenets (916) 783- 2273

Education

High School Diploma -

Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN
07.2015

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental Radiography
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Professionalism and Etiquette
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Instrument Sterilization Techniques
  • Infection control proficiency
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Patient Relations
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Dental Material Handling
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Services
  • Teeth Cleaning Assistance
  • First Aid Training
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Endodontic Procedure Assistance
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Continuing Education Commitment
  • Medical Records Management
  • Data confidentiality measures
  • Patient Record Maintenance
  • Emergency Response Preparedness
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Personable Communication
  • CPR/AED
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Relationship Building
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Taking Medical and Dental Histories
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Sealant Application
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Postoperative Care Instructions

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant

- Pit and fissure sealants

- Coronal Polish

- BLS

-Radiation Technique

-Dentistry and Marijuana

- Oral Lichen Planus

- AHA BLS Provider CPR ARD training

- Local Anesthetic review

- Infection Control course

- Opioids and Pain Management in Dentistry

- Medical Emergency

- CDPA, OSHA, bloodborne Pathogen

- Oral Pathology

Languages

Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Limited Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

RDA
01.2020 - 05.2024

Dental Assistant

DA
02.2017 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Normandale Community College
  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant

- Pit and fissure sealants

- Coronal Polish

- BLS

-Radiation Technique

-Dentistry and Marijuana

- Oral Lichen Planus

- AHA BLS Provider CPR ARD training

- Local Anesthetic review

- Infection Control course

- Opioids and Pain Management in Dentistry

- Medical Emergency

- CDPA, OSHA, bloodborne Pathogen

- Oral Pathology

Halyna Knysh