Open To Work
Jada Faith Corrente
Hudson Dental Center
North Bergen,NJ
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Dental Assistant
Work Type
Part TimeFull Time
1
Language
3
years of professional experience
Results-driven Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Hudson Dental Center, excelling in patient relations and infection control. Proficient in digital X-ray techniques and chairside support, I enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction, contributing to a positive clinic reputation. Committed to delivering exceptional care and promoting oral hygiene education for improved patient outcomes.
Work History
Dental Assistant
2 Years 6 Months- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up communications with patients.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during various treatments.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in the clinic.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and ordered as necessary.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- 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.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
X-ray processing
Team collaboration
Infection control proficiency
Patient relations
Impression taking skills
Oral hygiene education
Patient education
Pediatric dental care
OSHA regulations
Taking X-rays
Exam room setups
Chairside assistance
Dental procedure preparation
Chair-side support
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish English
Elementary
Timeline
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