Dental Assistant
Blue Shore Dental
Salisbury, Maryland
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas and equipment.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring all necessary tools were available.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated information in dental software systems.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow, resulting in enhanced patient experience.
- Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- 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.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of office environment to enhance patient comfort.
- Stocked rooms with supplies and cleaned trays between patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Fostered loyal patient relationships through empathetic service, contributing to high patient retention rates.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Monitored patient comfort throughout procedures to effectively alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to optimize office operations.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.