Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices and hands-on experience. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including supporting administrative duties, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Derwood Family Dentistry
Derwood, MD
05.2023 - Current
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
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.
Dental Assistant Extern
Montgomery County Health and Human Services
Rockville, MD
11.2022 - 03.2023
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Administered x-rays under supervision.
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.
Daycare Assistant
CCBC Children's Center
Chevy Chase, MD
06.2019 - 08.2019
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities