Louise Danforth

• Prepared and sterilized instruments, maintaining compliance with infection control protocols.
• Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing their understanding of treatment processes.
• Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation.
• Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
• Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring during surgeries and timely assistance to the surgeon.
• Promoted a positive clinic environment with exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
• Delivered compassionate post-operative care, addressing concerns promptly and offering support throughout the healing process.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing advanced dental technology during surgical procedures for increased accuracy and effectiveness.
• Actively contributed to a positive and productive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and promoting teamwork.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, contributing to improved long-term health outcomes.
• Assisted in complex surgical procedures, ensuring tools and materials were prepared and available, leading to efficient operations.
• Facilitated successful dental surgeries by ensuring all instruments were properly sanitized and organized in advance.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

• Assisted in patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during dental procedures.
• Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a safe environment.
• Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental practice management software.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
• Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• 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.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.

Worked in the Dental Auxiliary Program helping dental students to work with a dental assistant.

• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.