Janah Dance
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Berry's Children Dental, skilled in dental impressions and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing patient comfort and retention through personalized care and education. Adept at maintaining a sterile environment and optimizing resource allocation, ensuring efficient and safe dental procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Team Placement Services Inc
11.2020 - Current
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Dental Assistant
Berry's Children Dental of Bowie
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
Dental Assistant
Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
12.2020 - 07.2022
- 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 procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
True Smiles Dental Care
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Dental Assistant
Cherrywood Dental Associates
03.2019 - 10.2019
- 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.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dental
Fortis College
Hyattsville, MD11-2018
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Time management
- Organization
- Effective communication
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Berry's Children Dental of Bowie
12.2023 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
12.2020 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Team Placement Services Inc
11.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
True Smiles Dental Care
01.2020 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Cherrywood Dental Associates
03.2019 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Dental
Fortis College
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