LaBrika Allen

• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Assisted pediatric dentists during examinations and treatments for young patients.
• Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and arranging dental tools.
• Educated children and parents on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Provided comfort to anxious children during procedures through empathy and engagement.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow in the clinic.
• Trained new staff on office protocols, patient interaction, and safety procedures.
• Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
• Sterilized dental tools and equipment to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Conducted initial patient assessments, including medical history reviews and vital sign checks.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
• Coordinated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
• Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.

• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
• Communicated with participants to assess their comfort levels during procedures. throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
• Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
• Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
• Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.

Ensured cleanliness and organization of sterilization areas and equipment to uphold hygiene standards.

• Followed infection control standards to prevent cross-contamination during procedures.
• Coordinated with dental staff to facilitate timely access to sterile instruments for patient procedures.
• Documented sterilization processes and adhered to regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Trained new hires on sterilization techniques and provided support across departments.
• Maintained cleanliness in work area by following established protocols. at all times following established safety protocols.
• CCCaves and sterilizers to ensure thorough sanitation of instruments.