Jan Walker

Lead Dental Assistant

Tlc Dentistry

01.2017 - Current

Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
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.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of dentistry.
Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Acted as a liaison between patients and dental specialists, streamlining the referral process and fostering seamless continuity of care.
Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Coordinated continuing education courses for colleagues within the practice, further enhancing the clinical skills of each team member.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.