Dynamic dental assistant with proven expertise at Gerome and Patrice Family Dentistry, excelling in dental radiography and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective chair-side support and strong teamwork. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gerome and Patrice Family Dentistry
05.2025 - Current
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.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Stylist
Great Clips
05.2020 - 04.2025
Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
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