Kristina Sapozhnikova
Neptune City,NJ
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist
First Family Clinic
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Provided preventive care and guidance to promote good dental hygiene.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
Dental Assistant
Delta Dent
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Education
Orthodontist -
Mechnikov University
Saint-Petersburg, Russia07.2022
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Mechnikov University
Saint-Petersburg, Russia06.2020
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Relations
- X-Ray Processing
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dentist
First Family Clinic
08.2021 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Delta Dent
06.2018 - 12.2021
Orthodontist -
Mechnikov University
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Mechnikov University
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