Haneen Alqam
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Eastern Dental
Clifton, NJ
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Dental Assistant
Nuva Smile
Paterson, NJ
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Dental Assistant
Broadway Dental
Paterson, NJ
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Fortis
Wayne, NJSkills
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument preparation
- Taking X-rays
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental procedure preparation
- Patient intake procedures
- Chair-side support
- Dental staff assistance
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Eastern Dental
06.2023 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Nuva Smile
07.2021 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Broadway Dental
01.2018 - 04.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Fortis
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