Surgical Dental Assistant
Military Hospital Helipad
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
- Maintained detailed records regarding treatment plans, progress notes, and consent forms to ensure continuity of care across visits.
- Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring during surgeries and timely assistance to the surgeon.
- Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing advanced dental technology during surgical procedures for increased accuracy and effectiveness.
- Aided in precise diagnosis by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging tasks such as x-rays and impressions.
- Promoted a positive clinic environment with exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Delivered compassionate post-operative care, addressing concerns promptly and offering support throughout the healing process.
- Demonstrated a commitment to patient-centered care by consistently seeking feedback on personal performance and making necessary improvements.
- Improved surgical efficiency with timely sterilization and organization of dental instruments.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, dentists, and other team members to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Reduced surgery downtime by maintaining a well-organized inventory of supplies and materials required for procedures.
- Actively contributed to a positive and productive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and promoting teamwork.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive pre-operative care and preparation.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for each individual patient.
- Supported smooth clinic operations with efficient handling of appointment scheduling, billing, and insurance claims processing.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, contributing to improved long-term health outcomes.
- Streamlined administrative processes by developing an organized system for managing patient records, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by meticulously adhering to sterilization and disinfection protocols.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, ensuring tools and materials were prepared and available, leading to efficient operations.
- Implemented new dental technology training for staff, improving clinic's service offerings and operational efficiency.
- Contributed to positive clinic reputation by consistently receiving high patient satisfaction feedback.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain adequate supply of surgical materials, preventing any delays in procedures.
- Improved clinic efficiency by suggesting and implementing updates to surgical procedures and patient care protocols.
- Reduced patient anxiety by providing detailed explanations of procedures and answering questions, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Facilitated successful dental surgeries by ensuring all instruments were properly sanitized and organized in advance.
- Optimized surgical outcomes by assisting in precise execution of surgical plans and techniques.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop individualized care plans, ensuring patient needs were met effectively.
- Improved patient recovery times with diligent post-operative care and clear communication on aftercare instructions.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and effectively, ensuring patient safety and facilitating immediate care.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records with detailed notes on surgical procedures and outcomes, ensuring legal compliance.
- Enhanced team collaboration by participating in regular staff meetings and sharing insights for continuous improvement.
- Established compassionate communication style, which increased patients' trust and comfort levels with surgical team.
- Facilitated sterile environment, preparing operating rooms for surgery, which contributed to lower infection rates.
- Supported patient assessments by taking and developing dental X-rays, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
