A skilled, dependable, and compassionate dental assistant with 10+ years of experience in fast-paced clinical setting. Recognized as a headworker and always willing to help others and committed to high quality dental care to all patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Taylor Dental and Braces
03.2010 - 08.2025
Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas, adhering to health regulations.
Managed patient records using digital systems, and confidentiality of information.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Treatment planned and Coordinated appointment and scheduled accordingly.
Trained new staff on office protocols and clinical procedures to enhance team performance and efficiency.
Implemented inventory management processes for dental supplies, reducing waste.
Collaborated with dental hygienists to ensure seamless workflows during patient visits, enhancing service delivery quality.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
Monitored and recorded vitals during sedation procedures
Equipment, maintenance protocols
Efficient in use of Open Dental software, Cerec and Itero scanners.
Impressions and pouring up models and all lab duties.
Fabrication of temporary crowns, bleach trays, night guards and retainers.
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Care
06.1999 - 08.2000
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Monitoring of sedation patients (Pediatric).
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patient/parent/guardian on home care guidelines.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Registered Dental Assistant
Advanced Family Dentistry
12.1997 - 12.1998
Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostic models.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
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