Kasandra Mehta
Portland,OR
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant/ Back Office Lead
Spark Sleep Solutions
San Jose, California
03.2012 - 05.2016
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental surgery and exams
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their visit to ensure a positive outcome from treatments provided.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits, treatments rendered, and payments received.
- Managed incoming calls from patients regarding appointments or inquiries about services offered.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Organized patient files electronically within the practice management software system.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Provided feedback to the dentist regarding any observed changes in a patient's condition during treatment sessions.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Children’s Dental Surgery Assistant
Dr. Patel
San Jose, California
06.2012 - 10.2015
Externship Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Duong
Stockton, California
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
Dental Surgery Externship
Dr. Bae
, CA
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Received my esthetician license after externship experience assisting with oral surgery and filler injections.
Education
Esthetician Certified Training - Skincare
Aveda Institute
Las Vegas, NV03-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Science
Heald College
Stockton01-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Requisite For Dental Hygiene
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Dental appliance fabrication
- Patient education and counseling
- Scheduling appointments
- Dental impression specialist
Timeline
Children’s Dental Surgery Assistant
Dr. Patel
06.2012 - 10.2015
Lead Dental Assistant/ Back Office Lead
Spark Sleep Solutions
03.2012 - 05.2016
Externship Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Duong
10.2006 - 01.2007
Dental Surgery Externship
Dr. Bae
10.2006 - 01.2007
Esthetician Certified Training - Skincare
Aveda Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Science
Heald College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Requisite For Dental Hygiene
San Joaquin Delta College