Justyna Wytrwal
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Associates For Restorative Dentistry, skilled in radiographic techniques and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care and streamline operations through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and delivering exceptional chairside assistance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Associates For Restorative Dentistry, LTD
Chicago, IL
11.2009 - Current
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- 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.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Dental Assistant
Dental Salon
Chicago, IL
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medical High-school
Poland 🇵🇱 06-1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Radiographic techniques
- Infection control
- Dental material preparation
- Patient education
- Medical history documentation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Infection control procedures
- Oral healthcare
- Chairside assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Instrument preparation
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental impressions
- Instrument selection
- Clinical support
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Exam room setups
- Oral X-rays
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room setup
- Electronic charting
- Oral health education
- Dental impression specialist
- Four-handed procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental material handling
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Associates For Restorative Dentistry, LTD
11.2009 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Salon
10.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Medical High-school
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