Heba Durgham
Dearborn
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with proven expertise at Family Crown Dentistry in dental radiography and equipment sterilization. Enhanced patient satisfaction through efficient chairside support and meticulous treatment room preparation. Strong team collaborator, adept at maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging for optimal patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Crown Dentistry
12.2024 - 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisting patients before, during, and after dental procedures.
- Taking and processing dental X-rays,pano,and CBCT
- Following strict hygiene and safety standards.
- Knowledge of Dental Instruments: Proficient in using dental tools and equipment.
- Interacting with patients and the dental team.
- Use SprintRay for print retainer and night guard.
- Assisted with orthodontic procedures, including braces setup, band cementation, archwires placement and cutting, and changing elastomeric ligatures around brackets, while preparing instruments and materials and maintaining a sterile clinical environment
- Assisted during dental implant procedures, supporting the dentist with instruments and materials, maintaining a sterile operatory, and ensuring patient comfort
Server/Cashier
Papaya/aldaar
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
Faculty of Educational Sciences & Arts /UNRWA
Amman, Jordan02-2023
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Oral healthcare
- Radiography safety
- Dental impressions
Accomplishments
- Led implementation of digital x-ray system, optimizing workflow [Number]%.
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Improved exam room setup and breakdown, improving overall efficiency [Number]%.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Full Professional
Turkish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family Crown Dentistry
12.2024 - Current
Server/Cashier
Papaya/aldaar
06.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
Faculty of Educational Sciences & Arts /UNRWA