Dental Assistant
Dalton Endodontics
Dalton , Ga
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Delivered chair-side support during dental procedures including root canals, pulpotomy, apicoectomy, and suture removal facilitating instrument transfer to dentist and managing suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
