MARY HATCHER
Alvin,TX
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability and providing quality support during dental work. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aqua dental - Friendswood
Friendswood, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Dental Assistant
Castle Dental, Smile Brands
Missouri City, TX
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Health
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
Alvin, TX05-2006
Skills
- Dental staff support
- Taking X-rays
- Laboratory case management
- Proficient in [software]
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Team collaboration abilities
- Inventory management
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Fluent in Spanish and writing and reading
Certificate/license
- Cpr certified may 2024-2026
- Rda license
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aqua dental - Friendswood
10.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Castle Dental, Smile Brands
02.2016 - 02.2019
Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Health
01.2015 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School