Maria Lyons
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Great Neck And Mid-island Dental Associates
Great Neck, NY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted orthodontist with patient treatments, including taking x-rays and impressions.
- Provided chairside assistance during treatment procedures such as bonding brackets to teeth and placing archwires.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing.
- Performed laboratory tasks such as pouring up models from impressions taken in the practice.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Heejoo Pyon
New York, NY
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, preparing reports, ordering supplies.
- Prepared correspondence letters for insurance companies related to claims processing.
- Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
- Assisted the general dentist in performing a variety of dental procedures, such as fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions and root canals.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment between patients per infection control protocols.
- Fabricated temporary restorations for crowns and bridges.
- Performed chair-side duties while treating patients including taking digital radiographs and impressions.
- Coordinated lab cases with outside laboratories to ensure timely completion of treatments.
Temp Dental Assistant
Stynt
New York, NY
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Temped for different Dental offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island and Manhattan. Working for Stynt I have gain experiences working with different Doctors such as Endodontics, Pediatric dentists, Orthodontics and Periodontist.
- Assisted in patient check-in and out procedures, including verifying insurance coverage.
- Sterilized instruments according to established protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms for each patient by setting up instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Assisted dentists during examination and treatment of patients by handing them instruments or materials as needed.
- Explained treatments to patients before beginning procedures and answered any questions they had.
- Performed basic laboratory duties such as mixing filling material or taking impressions of teeth for study models.
- Took X-rays of teeth using digital radiography equipment per doctor's instructions.
Certified Dental Assistant
Prabha Krishnan
Forest Hills, NY
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted periodontists with dental procedures, including scaling and root planing.
- Provided patient education on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
- Performed charting of periodontal conditions for patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and ensuring necessary supplies were available.
- Performed digital x-rays as well as intraoral photography for diagnosis purposes.
- Managed patient records through updating medical histories, insurance information.
- Provided chairside assistance during various surgical procedures such as crown lengthening or soft tissue grafts.
- Ordered lab materials as needed for periodontal exams or other treatments.
- Organized daily workflows by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their condition, treatment options, and associated costs.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambria Heights Academy
Hollis, NY06.2020
Certification - Dental Assisting
Dental Auxiliary Training Center
Jamaica Estates03.2020
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Clinical Support
- Procedure Support
- Instrument Preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Education
- Oral X-Rays
- Treatment Room Setup
- Dentrix Proficiency
- X-Ray Processing
- Chairside Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Schedule Management
- Dental Impressions
- Patient Records Gathering
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Team Collaboration
- Insurance Billing
Timeline
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Great Neck And Mid-island Dental Associates
08.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Heejoo Pyon
07.2023 - 12.2023
Temp Dental Assistant
Stynt
04.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Dental Assistant
Prabha Krishnan
04.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Cambria Heights Academy
Certification - Dental Assisting
Dental Auxiliary Training Center
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