Dental Assistant
Miami Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry
Miami, FL
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- 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.
