Reliable Dental Assistant with 28 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four-handed and six- handed procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, diagnostic and preparing materials for surgery or root canals. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. The ability to work well with multiple doctors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
The Endodontic Group Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2021
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Used TDO and Endovision to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Registered Dental Assistant
North Texas Endodontic Assoc
05.2001 - 09.2013
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed and six-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties. Assisted in endodontic micro-scopic surgery. The ability to work fluently with 3 doctors.
Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Office Manager
Art Ect/Epic Fine Art
01.1999 - 05.2001
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
RDA, Scheduling Coordinator, Records
George Q. Adams D.D.S.
01.1995 - 01.1999
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.