Kayla Tate

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental

Venice, FL

07.2022 - Current

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
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.
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.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
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.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
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.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
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.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
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.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
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.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.

Summary

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Work History

Dental Assistant

Warehouse Worker

Education

High School Diploma -

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Dental Assistant

Warehouse Worker

High School Diploma -

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