REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT PERSONAL PROFILE Aspires a productive and challenging position as a Registered Dental Assistant. Looking forward to working at a reputable medical or dental institution with a chance for further growth and advancement. And that can make me use of my experience and be able to utilize knowledge, skills, and personal values towards a productive career and be able to build or helped me develop all-round skills. As well as to be an asset to the company and be able to contribute my acquired knowledge towards its growth and success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registred Dental Assistant
Westpark Village Dental Care
Plano, TX
06.2021 - Current
Setting up the clinic, televisions, operatories, computers, scanner, and dental equipment before open hours.
Review all patients' scheduled appointments on that day.
Greet, welcome, and escort the patient to the dental operatories room.
Performing the task of guiding the patient before the treatment process.
Taking the vital signs (blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature).
Reassuring anxious patients by helping them, and providing care in the operative room.
Educate or assist the patient about oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
Provide professional dental services and care to the patient.
Taking X-rays (FMX, bitewing, P.A., panoramic, and CBCT).
Preparing operatories, room, and equipment for dental procedures.
Preparing tray setup for a wide range of different dental procedures.
Clean and disinfect the operatories room post-procedure.
Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and maintain equipment.
Organizing and record-keeping of the patients' dental file record treatment.
Making and maintaining accurate chart notes of the patient's dental treatment procedure.
Assisting the dental hygienist as needed.
Performing tooth whitening (Zoom whitening and Glo Pro power in-office whitening).
Performing coronal polishing prior to the oral prophylaxis procedure.
Performing oral prophylaxis to younger children (with order task from the dentist).
Taking initial records, profile, for clear aligner treatment.
Delivering clear aligner trays and instructing the patients on home care instructions.
Monitoring and tracking ortho patients progress clear aligner treatment process.
Sometimes perform Intraoral scanning ( Medit Intraoral Scanner)
Performing alginate impression-taking for dental laboratory cases.
Performing putty impression taking for molding temporary crown & bridges.
Making soft night guard, bleaching tray, and clear retainers.
Monitoring and tracking dental laboratory cases.
Making temporary crowns.
Sometimes performing adjustments on some partial dentures of the patients ( with order task from the dentist).
Monitoring dental supplies, organizing dental instrument and storage compartment.
Assisting the dentist chairside with the operative oral surgery procedure.
Assisting the dentist during restorative and esthetic treatment procedure.
Assisting the dentist during implant procedure.
Assisting the dentist during RCT procedure with build up crown post core.
Assisting the dentist ortho aligner treatment procedure.
Assisting the dentist during all the dental procedure.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Making sure at the end of the day the clinic, televisions, operatories room, computers, scanner and dental equipment are clean disinfect and turn off.
Associate Dentist/Dental Assistant
TEETH AVENUE CAILLES DENTAL CLINIC
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
02.2016 - 06.2020
Examine the patient's oral cavity teeth sores swelling or any signs of disease and their dental conditions.
Explain the dental conditions to the patient and offer them a proper treatment plan with options accordingly.
Provide professional dental services and care to the patient.
Provide and educate the patient on the proper oral and dental hygiene as well as the different aspect of dental and health care.
Prepare dentist case file including medical history and current dental information.
Used and maintain proper dental equipment needed to conduct dental treatment.
Maintaining and updating patient's medical dental records files that could be helpful for the future.
Performing the tasks guiding patients before the treatment process.
Filling cavities restoration, oral prophylaxis, examining and performing x-rays, and repairing fractured teeth.
Performing preventive dental measures such as application of sealant to the teeth and fluoride treatment.
Performing extraction, taking impression for prosthetic and replacing missing teeth.
Dealing with routine appointments, check-ups, and recall systems.
Reassuring anxious patients and clearly explaining procedures to them.
Provide oral hygiene instruction, preventive dentistry, and post-oral operative instruction.
Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
Prepare tray set-up for dental procedures.
Assisting dentist during a dental surgical procedure.
Assisting orthodontic braces procedure.
Assisting dentist during an implant procedure.
Performing tooth whitening procedures.
Performing braces adjustment and bracket removal procedure.
Performing scaling and root planing, tooth polishing dental procedure, and air powder polishing system.
Managing some training, orientation, and development staff.
Examining the patient's teeth and diagnosing their dental conditions.
Explain dental conditions to the patient and offer them proper treatment accordingly.
Providing professional dental service and care to the patients.
Educate the patient on the different aspects of dental and health care.
Used and maintain dental equipment needed to conduct dental treatment.
Calmly explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
Associate Dentist/Dental Assistant
MCY DENTAL CLINIC
Makati City, Philippines
08.2011 - 06.2013
Examining the patient's teeth and diagnosing their dental conditions.
Providing professional dental service and care to the patients.
Used and maintain dental equipment needed to conduct dental treatment.
Maintaining and upgrading medical records reports of the patient that could be helpful for the future.
Filling cavities restoration, examining and take an x-ray, oral prophylaxis, apply fluoride and sealants and replacing fractured teeth.
Performing extraction, taking impressions for prosthetics, and replacing missing teeth.
Dealing with routine appointments, check-ups, and recall systems.
Reassuring anxious patients and elderly by explaining treatment procedures to them.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
Dental Assistant
Dr. PHILFA DE LA CUZ DENTAL CLINIC
Tacloban City, Philippines
05.1999 - 02.2004
Maintaining and upgrading medical records reports of the patient that could be helpful for the future.
Dealing with routine appointments, check-ups, and recall systems.
Reassuring anxious patients and elderly by explaining treatment procedures to them.
Assisting patients in the treatment area.
Organizing and record-keeping of the patient's medical records.
Providing assistance in the office such as appointment scheduling based on provider availability and telephone management.
Assisting the dentist at the chairside with the operative, oral surgery, orthodontic and wide range other procedure.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
De Ocampo Memorial College
Manila City, Philippines
03.1999
High School Diploma -
Holy Infant College
Tacloban City, Philippines
03.1993
Primary
Leyte State College
Tacloban City, Philippines
03.1989
Live-In Caregiver Training Program
VGB Center For Training And Development Corp.
Manila City, Philippines
02.2002
Nursing Aide Training Program
Legacy Career Institute
Carrolton, Texas
04.2021
Skills
Flexible and can easily adapt to the working environment
Have good interpersonal, social, and communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of providing quality patient care
Familiarity with dental hygiene, dental emergencies, and techniques
In depth knowledge dental treatment options and health care
Can work with minimal supervision, and work long hours under pressure
Front Desk Receptionist at Soft Touch Dental Care & Lakeshore Village Dental GroupFront Desk Receptionist at Soft Touch Dental Care & Lakeshore Village Dental Group