Julie Reyes

Dental Assistant

Sweet Tooth Dental Group

Alamosa, CO

09.2024 - Current

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
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.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Dental Assistant

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant

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