Jazmyne Sain

Dental Assistant

round rock dentists

10.2021 - Current

Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.