Heather C Murray

Dental Assistant

Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine

09.2000 - 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.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
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.
Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Dental Assistant

Education

Practical Nursing

Certificate of Technical Studies - Dental Assisting

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Practical Nursing

Certificate of Technical Studies - Dental Assisting

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