Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional sterilization techniques, honed at Citrus Dental and Kids. Demonstrated ability to enhance dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through adept chairside assistance and equipment preparation. Excels in patient education on oral hygiene, leveraging HIPAA compliance understanding and appointment scheduling skills for optimal office organization and patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Citrus Dental and Kids
2323 Palmer Hwy Texas City, Tx 77590
03.2024 - 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.
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.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
Dental Assistant
Friendswood Family Dental
108 Edgewood Dr, Friendswood Tx 77546
01.2024 - 03.2024
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
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.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Clerical Receptionist
Melba's Tax & Bookkeeping
6820 Fm 1146 Marquez, Tx 77865
01.2019 - 11.2023
Supplied callers with office address and directions, email address and phone extensions.
Greeted visitors and callers, answered inquiries and provided information about the organization.
Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
Maintained filling systems both electronically and physically.
Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.