Intern
Perla Family Dental
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handling appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills, and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Supported office efficiency by answering phones, replying to emails, and answering patient inquiries.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office settings and patient safety.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into the computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by the dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
