Kenya McIntyre
Modesto,CA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Modesto, California
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Coordinated office activities by communicating with other departments and staff members.
- Developed X-rays using digital imaging technology and processed them in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Educated patients on preventive oral health care practices such as brushing and flossing techniques.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their visit to ensure a positive outcome from treatments provided.
- 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.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- 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.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- 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.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- 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.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Dental Assistant
Crossroads Dental Group
Riverbank, California
11.2015 - 06.2020
- 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..
- Front office receptionist /Hygiene Corrdinator
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lora Ota Salida Dental Group
Salida, Colorado
04.2009 - 10.2015
- 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.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- 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.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ricky Brar
Modesto, California
06.2006 - 01.2009
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- 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.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- 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.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- 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.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lemhengco
Modesto, California
03.2004 - 03.2006
- 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.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- 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.
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- 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.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
Dental Assistant Intern
Western Dental Services Inc.
Modesto, 95350
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for each procedure.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain oral health.
- Developed x-rays using digital imaging technology and processed film as needed.
- Conducted inventory of all supplies used in the clinic area daily.
- Greeted and welcomed patients upon arrival at the office, ensuring their comfort throughout their visit.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, restorative care, homecare instructions.
- Assisted dentists with administration of local anesthesia when necessary.
- Observed infection control protocols while performing work duties.
- Promptly reported any changes or concerns about a patient's condition to the dentist or hygienist.
- 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.
- Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
Modesto, CA11-1999
GED -
Modesto High School
Modesto, CA01-1994
Skills
- Indirect Patient Care
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Fluoride Treatments
- Team Collaboration
- Oral Surgery
- Insurance Coordination
- Periodontal treatment
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
11.2021 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Crossroads Dental Group
11.2015 - 06.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lora Ota Salida Dental Group
04.2009 - 10.2015
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ricky Brar
06.2006 - 01.2009
Dental Assistant
Dr. Lemhengco
03.2004 - 03.2006
Dental Assistant Intern
Western Dental Services Inc.
01.2000 - 03.2004
Dental Assistant - Dental
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
GED -
Modesto High School