Lauren Benjamin
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ashley dental center
Hyattsville, Md
05.2024 - Current
- My responsibilities at this office align with my responsibilities from my previous office.
Head Dental Assistant
Neibauer Dental Care - Oxon Hill
Oxon Hill, Maryland
05.2015 - 04.2024
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs or preferences.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted in making impressions for crowns, bridges, dentures or other prostheses.
- Assisted in taking digital radiographs.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Ordered dental supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums, and dental arches.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Managed the flow of patients through the office efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care.
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during treatments, including passing instruments and materials.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by adhering to protocols and policies.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Fortis College
Hyattsville, MD05-2014
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Radiography safety
- Dental staff assistance
- Clinical support
- Dentrix proficiency
- Patient scheduling
- Chairside assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Electronic charting
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental impressions
- Patient relations
- Cross-training capabilities
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Continuing education commitment
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Certification
- RHS license
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ashley dental center
05.2024 - Current
Head Dental Assistant
Neibauer Dental Care - Oxon Hill
05.2015 - 04.2024
Certificate of Completion - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Fortis College