Marlene Matamis-Fox
Dental Assistant
Toronto,ON
Summary
A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
A reliable dental assistant with eight years of experience in providing exceptional patient care within fast-paced dental clinics. Proficient in chairside assistance, sterilization procedures, and patient education. Known for strong attention to detail and ability to work seamlessly with diverse teams. Dedicated to ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. Eager to contribute to a dynamic dental practice focused on delivering high-quality care and fostering positive patient experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant Level II
WORKFORCE Staffing Solutions
05.2023 - Current
- Assist Oral Surgeon with simple and complicated extractions, biopsies, and implants
- Assist dentists with all restorative procedures
- Take digital radiographs FMX and PA
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, some Invisalign experience
- Sterilization of instruments by adhering to RCDSO/IPAC infection control protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mazhareh (Mobile)
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Assist with bone grafts, surgical extractions, implants, and sinus lifts
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed
- Managed inventory of dental supplies
Dental Assistant (Temp Medical Leave)
Brill Dental
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Assist general dentist in busy practice with restorative, endo, and oral surgery
- Fabricate palatal stents and custom trays
- Pour models for study casts
- Prepare trays for all dental procedures
- Prepare operatory, arrange instruments, medications and required materials
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and ordering supplies
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health
Dental Assistant (Sterilization/Floater)
Queen Street Dental Centre
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Greet and prepare patients before dental exams and procedures
- Process instruments in accordance infection protocols
- Prepare op for each procedure, arranging materials and instruments.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily
Education
Diploma - Intra-Oral Dental Assisting
National Academy of Health And Business
Toronto, ON 04.2015 - 05.2016
Skills
Team Collaboration: Working effectively as part of a dental team, communicating with dentists, hygienists, and other staff members to ensure efficient patient care delivery
Certification
NDAEB
Timeline
BLS Certification
01-2024
Certified Dental Assistant Level II
WORKFORCE Staffing Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mazhareh (Mobile)
11.2019 - 05.2023
Membership in good standing with ODAA
10-2019
Dental Assistant (Temp Medical Leave)
Brill Dental
01.2019 - 11.2019
NDAEB
04-2016
Dental Assistant (Sterilization/Floater)
Queen Street Dental Centre
03.2016 - 12.2018
Certified Dental Assistant
02-2016
HARP Certified
02-2016
Diploma - Intra-Oral Dental Assisting
National Academy of Health And Business
04.2015 - 05.2016