Driven Dental Assistant seeking a posiEon in an office where I can uElize my educaEon and skills while performing a variety of tasks to keep the paEent happy and ensure everything runs smoothly
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Positive Impact
05.2023 - 10.2024
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Performed radiographic examinations accurately while adhering to safety guidelines; ensuring proper diagnosis support for dentists.
Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
Gathered detailed medical history from patients before beginning any treatment plan which contributed towards more effective treatments.
Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
Implemented digital record-keeping systems, improving organization and accessibility of patient information.
Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and reduced recovery times.
Provided customized oral health advice based on individual patient needs, promoting long-term wellness beyond the office visitation period.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Dental Assistant
Raj Patel Dds
01.2022 - 03.2024
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Broken Arrow Endodontics
03.2021 - 10.2021
Answered phones
Assisted chair side with multiple doctors
Galleria of Smiles
02.2020 - 03.2021
Answered the phones
Took payments and verified insurance
Scheduled new patients
Assisted chair side in multiple procedures including IV sedation
Dental Depot
08.2019 - 01.2020
Assisted chairside with multiple doctors
Answered the phone
Took payments and verified insurance
Made treatment plans and presented them to patients
Dental Assistant
Flawless Smile Dentistry
04.2019 - 08.2019
Assisted chairside with dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, fitting for dentures and placement of braces
Took X-Rays
Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments
Set up trays for procedures
Dental Assistant Externship
Spring Dental
03.2019 - 04.2019
Assisted chairside with dental procedures including fillings, extractions, and fitting for dentures
Took digital diagnostic radiographs
Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments
Set up trays for procedures
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
01.2018 - 08.2018
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of restaurant
Kept workstations neat and orderly
Prepared ice cream
Education
Dental Assistant - Completing 540 hours of comprehensive training
Community Care College
Tulsa, Oklahoma
04.2019
Skills
Oklahoma Dental Permit DA 10107
Oklahoma Radiation Safety and Protection Course
CPR certified
Hard-worker
Fast learner
Good communicator
Loves learning new stuff
Knows dental terminology
Accomplishments
Community Care College Academic Honors
Volunteer Experience
Woods and Wielackers
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Positive Impact
05.2023 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Raj Patel Dds
01.2022 - 03.2024
Broken Arrow Endodontics
03.2021 - 10.2021
Galleria of Smiles
02.2020 - 03.2021
Dental Depot
08.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant
Flawless Smile Dentistry
04.2019 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant Externship
Spring Dental
03.2019 - 04.2019
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
01.2018 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant - Completing 540 hours of comprehensive training
Community Care College
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