Jonathan Darling
Manchaca,TX
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with extensive experience in surgical support and patient education. Skilled in managing electronic health records, ensuring compliance with infection control, and preparing patients for procedures. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and care through effective communication and efficient assistance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Castle Dental
Austin, Texas
11.1998 - Current
- Coordinated ordering and inventory management of dental implants to ensure timely availability for procedures.
- Treatment plan patients for implants and explain long term benefits.
- Assist in extraction of wisdom teeth.
- Assist in all aspects of ordering dental implants.
- Assist the dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote optimal recovery and long-term health.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to support efficient clinical workflows.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Diligently clean instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain adequate stock of dental materials.
- Prepared dental instruments and equipment layout prior to each procedure.
- Assisted dentist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Supported new staff training on office protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline office workflows and procedures.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated with dental laboratories for prosthetics.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Advanced Christian Education
Laredo, TX01-1990
Skills
- Chairside assisting
- Dental assisting
- Clinical assistance
- Surgical assistance
- Patient management
- Patient education
- Patient support
- Patient relations
- Patient intake
- Patient observation
- Dental office support
- Dental hygiene
- Dental coding
- Medical coding
- Documentation review
- Medical records management
- Electronic charting
- Medical records
- Regulatory compliance
- Anesthetics knowledge
- Vital signs
- Taking X-rays
- Full mouth radiographs
- Crown lengthening
- Crown and bridge fabrication
- Implants
- Anesthetics knowledge
- Periodontal Education
- Restorative dentistry
- Team mentorship
- Teamwork
- Office coordination
- Supplies tracking
- Supply ordering
- Infection control
- Sanitation
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument sterilization
- Room sanitation
- Treatment planning
- Procedure support
- Exam setups
- Treatment room breakdown
- Disinfecting equipment
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Analysis skills
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental software
- Outlook, chart existing
- Word processing
- Patient engagement
- Patient services
- Clinical support
- Oral health education
- Patient data collection
- Record keeping
- Record maintenance
- Dental terminology
- Chair-side support
- Surgical preparation
- Dental staff support
- Dental staff assistance
- Sanitation
- Procedure support
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument sterilization
- Restorative dentistry
Certification
- Coronal Polish Certificate
- AED Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- BLS Certification
- Radiology Certification
- CPR Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Driver's License
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Castle Dental
11.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Advanced Christian Education