Maria Oni
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Hard-working individual with exceptional knowledge in dental terminology and post-surgical patient care. An energetic Oral Surgery Assistant considered an expert communicator and a dedicated patient advocate.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Austell Smiles Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Assistant
South Peral Dentistiry
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Sedation Supervision
- Post-Surgical Care
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Patient Scheduling
- Oral Surgery Knowledge
- X-Rays
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Austell Smiles Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
South Peral Dentistiry
05.2022 - 06.2023
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Atlanta Technical College
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