Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Grove, OK
06.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- 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.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
