Hello,
I am a certified general dentist from Ukraine, worked as a dentist's assistant for 4 years and as a dentist for 1 year,and moved here to pursue a US degree in dentistry.
As of now I am looking for a position as a RDA job in the Everet Lynnwood area. I am still working on my English, but Im a very fast learner.I have the opportunity to drive by car.
Thank you!
-Initial reception of the patient, drawing up a treatment plan.
-Examination of patients,
-Interpretation of X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
-Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including filling, root canals, and crown placements.
-Providing emergency dental care in case of pain.
-Maintaining a patient's dental record.
-Communication with the patient and medical staff.
-Understanding and performing the duties of a dentist.
-Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
Dental assistant:
- At the beginning of the day, prepared the rooms and replenished supplies to prepare for the next patient.
- Disinfected and sterilized trays and instruments. Disinfected surfaces to ensure cleanliness in the dental office and patient safety.
- Throughout the day, maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infections.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability as needed.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dental work, guiding instruments, suctioning oral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, impressions, and casts, as well as performing other duties at the chair.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations of new patients, gathering important information to make an accurate diagnosis, and prepared x-rays and impressions of patients for dental examination.
- Performed X-rays safely, following radiation safety rules, ensuring high quality diagnostic images for dentists to evaluate.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, taking blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Created dental impressions for diagnostics, opposition models, and training impressions for the manufacture of crowns, bridges, and other dental prostheses.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, contributing to long-term dental health.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by installing permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Contributed to continuous professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, and workshops.