Joshua Damian

Registered Dental Assistant

Smiles West

06.2022 - 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.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.