Leigh Murray
Somerdale,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA
Dental Solutions Plus
Media, Pennsylvania
09.2004 - Current
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- 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.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Placed composite restorations
- Surgical and implant experience
- Use itero scanner for implant and ortho cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05-2004
Skills
- PA dental radiology license
- Expanded Funtions Dental Assistant PA license
Timeline
EFDA
Dental Solutions Plus
09.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Science
Harcum College