Jerry Henderson

Registered Dental Assistant

Converse Dentistry

San Antonio

04.2022 - Current

Prepared patients for dental procedures and explained treatment protocols clearly.
Assisted dentist during fillings, crowns, and extractions to ensure efficiency.
Provided post-operative instructions to enhance patient recovery experience.
Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout all procedures conducted.
Took and developed dental X-rays while adhering to infection control standards.
Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
Scheduled appointments and managed patient records with accuracy.
Processed billing and coded insurance forms to facilitate smooth operations.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

High School Diploma -

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