Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant /Front Desk Receptionist
Ismile Dental Care
09.2023 - Current
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Reduced radiation exposure risks by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during X-ray procedures.
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.
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
presented treatment plans and ensured patients understood treatment and payment options
Managed patient records diligently, updating charts and notes to accurately reflect treatments provided.
Dental Assistant / Sterilization Assistant
CTOR Orthodontics / The Orthodontics Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
Kept daily and monthly inventory log of clinical supplies pertaining directly to patient care, and notified supervisor when items would soon need to be ordered
Properly sterilized and prepared all clinical instruments for orthodontic procedures and minor oral surgeries for orthodontic resident and faculty doctors
Ensured all appliances for patient delivery were in the office before the patients scheduled appointments through Milestone feature within Ortho2 Edge
Contacted labs if appliances were not within the expected delivery date and notified front desk for any scheduling changes
Assisted chairside during a rotation of six resident doctors and three faculty doctors throughout patient appointments
Assisted faculty doctors with orthodontic procedures such as removing and tying in arch wires, placing power chains, and prepping areas for bracket bonding in order to increase the efficiency of the daily clinical operations
Followed up with patient aftercare through phone call and or email after any initial bondings or major procedures to ensure patients are doing well and helping with any inquires they may have
Ensured diagnostic records and x-rays such as intra/extra-oral photographs, panoramic and lateral cephalometric x-rays, and iTero scans were taken
Fabricated resin models to create removable Essix retainers using 3D software and printing equipment
Trained by Practice Manager to perform administrative functions such as scheduling patients for following appointments, checking patients in, collecting balances, and running reports related to audit what patients were missing appointments
Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
Greeted and trained new hires in basic training including PPE, how to use a pilot jack, proper form when lifting and overall warehouse safety protocols
Repaired robotics during any malfunctions that disrupted the operating flow
Notified drivers of trailer dock release to ensure safety during unloading of packages that would be placed onto belts
Worked closely with operations manager to make sure that no belts were jammed and all packages would arrive to customers on time